If We Accelerate a Radioactive Isotope of an Element in a Particle

question 9

Multiple Choice

If we accelerate a radioactive isotope of an element in a particle accelerator to a speed close to that of light, what would its observed rate of decay be compared to its rate of decay at rest?

• A) faster
• B) slower
• C) infinite
• D) zero

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