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Calculate the disintegration energy of the reactions (a) $\pi^{+}+\mathrm{p} \rightarrow \Sigma^{+}+\mathrm{K}^{+}$ and(b) $\mathrm{K}^{-}+\mathrm{p} \rightarrow \Lambda^{0}+\pi^{0}$
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Step 1: The disintegration energy of a reaction is given by the equation $Q = -\Delta m c^2$, where $\Delta m$ is the change in mass and $c$ is the speed of light. Show more…
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