The Σ− b (5816 MeV) resonance has a lifetime of 1.3 × 10^−22 s. What is its decay width? Help please, I know the answer is 2.5 MeV just not sure how to get there.

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The Σ− b (5816 MeV) resonance has a lifetime of 1.3 × 10^−22 s. What is its decay width?

Help please, I know the answer is 2.5 MeV

just not sure how to get there.

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