Time Dilation of Moving Particles · CAP 2016 #Q11

Physics

Problem

Unstable elementary particles are produced traveling at v = 0.6c with respect to an observer in a laboratory. These particles have a typical intrinsic lifetime of 100 ns. In the frame of the observer, how long will the particles typically last before decaying? a) 125 ns b) 80 ns c) 100 ns d) They won't decay while moving. e) 175 ns

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