Is the decay Σ⁺ → p + π⁺allowed? A) Yes, because it conserves energy. B) No, because charge is not conserved. C) No, because mass is created. D) No, because lepton number is not conserved.

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The decay violates charge conservation since the sum of the charges of the initial particles, Σ⁺, is not equal to the sum of the charges of the final particles, p + π⁺. Energy conservation, mass conservation, and lepton number conservation are not violated in the decay.

Is the Decay Σ+ → P + π+ allowed

Is the Decay Σ⁺ → P + π⁺allowed