Sigma Plus Particle,baryon, question

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The Sigma Plus (\(\Sigma^+\)) particle is classified as a baryon, consisting of three quarks, specifically one up quark and two down quarks. When it contains a strange (s) quark, it decays via the weak interaction. Ultimately, the Sigma Plus decays into a stable baryon, typically a Lambda (\(\Lambda\)) particle. Understanding these interactions is crucial for grasping particle physics and baryon classification.

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Homework Statement


A sigma plus,\sum+ particle is a baryon

a)How many quarks does sigma plus contain?
b)If one of these particles is an s quark, by what interaction will it decay?
c)Which baryon will it eventually decay into?

b]solution attempt [/b]
Baryons contain 3 quarks
don't know anything about decay of s quarks
 
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I think you missed part 3, your attempt at a solution.

Do you know what baryons are?
What do you know about the decay of s-quarks?
Which stable baryons do you know?
 

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