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If a particle has a baryon number of 1 and a lepton number of 0, what type of particle is it?.
- A.lepton
- B.baryon
- C.meson
- D.antiparticle
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- The particle is a baryon.
Explanation
Why this works
Baryons are defined as particles with a baryon number of 1. Since the lepton number is 0, it confirms that it is not a lepton.
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