Is the Lowest Possible Spin of Particle p 2 in Decay Scenarios?

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The discussion centers on the decay scenarios of a particle p, which can decay into either a spin-1 particle and a spin-0 particle or two spin-0 particles. The conclusion drawn is that the lowest possible spin of particle p is 2, as it must be even and sufficiently large to accommodate the spin-1 product. The argument is based on the conservation of total angular momentum and parity during the decay process. Additionally, the intrinsic parity of particle p is questioned, with the assumption that it may be negative due to the negative intrinsic parities of the decay products, ρ+ and π-.

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Does the following argument correct?

Suppose there is a particle $p$ that can either decay into $ \{$a spin-1 and a spin-0 particle$\}$ or two spin-0 particles, then the lowest possible spin of $p$ is 2. This is because we need the spin to be even and large enough to accommodate the spin-1 product.
(Assuming that the total ang momentum is conserved in the decay.)


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p is such that p\to \pi^-+\rho^+ and p\to \xi+\xi where \xi is a particle of spin 0. I want to know the lowest possible spin for p.
I am assuming that conservation of total angular momentum and parity holds.

By the way, would the intrinsic parity of p be negative, since I think each of \rho^+ and \pi^- have negative intrinsic parity?
 

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