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Given information
neutron decays via the weak interaction
even though the neutron and one of its decay products
(proton) are strongly interacting.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
The strong force is a very short range force. Further away, the weak force is dominant mode of interaction. Also, the other products involve leptons, which do not interact via the strong force.
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Physics: Principles with Applications
7th Edition, 2013
Giancoli
ISBN: 9780321625922