What is the minimum uncertainty in the energy of a \rho meson?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the minimum uncertainty in the energy of a \rho meson, which has a rest mass of 776 MeV/c² and a mean lifetime of 4×10-24s. The energy-time uncertainty principle is the key concept applied here, where the uncertainty in energy (ΔE) is related to the uncertainty in time (Δt) by the formula ΔEΔt ≥ ħ/2. Given the meson's lifetime, the minimum uncertainty in its energy can be determined using this principle.

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[SOLVED] Restmass, lifetime of a meson

Homework Statement



A \rho meson is a highly unstable subatomic particle with a rest mass of 776 MeV/c^2 and a mean lifetime of 4\times10^{-24}s. What is the minimum uncertainty in the meson's energy?

Homework Equations



We know that rest energy of a particle E = mc^2, m being rest mass I'm assuming.

The Attempt at a Solution



I don't even know where to begin. I'm not sure what they're asking, and what it is I need to calculate.
 
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I suspect that they want you to apply the so-called energy-time uncertainty principle. Look it up!
 

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