Normally,muons Created by Cosmic Rays at High Altitudes Decay in a Very

question 16

Multiple Choice

Normally,muons created by cosmic rays at high altitudes decay in a very short time,a time so short that they should not reach the ground.From the figure below,which muon is most likely to be detected on the ground?

• A) muon A
• B) muon B
• C) muon C
• D) muon D

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