A Muon Formed High in Earth's Atmosphere Travels at a Speed

question 2

Multiple Choice

A muon formed high in Earth's atmosphere travels at a speed 0.990 0 c for a distance (as we see it) of 4 600 m before it decays.How far does the muon travel as measured in its frame?

• A)4 554 m
• B)2 596 m
• C)1 298 m
• D)649 m

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