University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 44 - Particle Physics and Cosmology - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1519: Q44.5

Answer

The quarks are converted to energy.

Work Step by Step

The up quark and the anti-up quark that comprise the neutral pion annihilate each other and are converted completely to energy, in the form of photons.
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