This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The half-life of a muon is 2.2 ms. How fast is it moving relative to an observer who says its ... (Read 139 times)

olgavictoria

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 528
on: Jul 28, 2018
The half-life of a muon is 2.2 ms. How fast is it moving relative to an observer who says its half-life is 4.4 ms?
 a. 0.87 c
  b. 0.75 c
  c. 0.97 c
  d. 0.72 c
  e. 0.50 c

Question 2

The half-life of a muon is 2.20 ms as measured in a stationary reference frame. What is the half life of the muon (in ms) when it is moving with a speed of v = 0.800 c?
 a. 8.13
  b. 2.75
  c. 3.67
  d. 15.8
  e. 1.32


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

welcom1000

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 298
Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


olgavictoria

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 528
Reply #2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


welcom1000

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 298
Reply #3 on: Jul 28, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Did you know?

After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.

Did you know?

Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.

Did you know?

More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.

Did you know?

Your skin wrinkles if you stay in the bathtub a long time because the outermost layer of skin (which consists of dead keratin) swells when it absorbs water. It is tightly attached to the skin below it, so it compensates for the increased area by wrinkling. This happens to the hands and feet because they have the thickest layer of dead keratin cells.

These species are all at risk of extinction. Species with “slow” life-h These species are all at risk of extinction. Species with “slow” life-h
The Scale of Life The Scale of Life
Fast Axoplasmic Transport Fast Axoplasmic Transport
Major Findings of the High Scope Preschool Study High Scope participants showed better academic per Major Findings of the High Scope Preschool Study High Scope participants showed better academic per
This label on a Toyota Camry hybrid shows the relative smog-producing emissions, but this does not ... This label on a Toyota Camry hybrid shows the relative smog-producing emissions, but this does not ...
Healthy eating is a way of life Healthy eating is a way of life
Video: Contraction cycle of a sarcomere

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library