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(Solved): 4) Muons are tiny particles that have a lifespan of about 2.6 x10's when measured by someone at res ...
4) Muons are tiny particles that have a lifespan of about 2.6 x10's when measured by someone at rest compared to the Muons. The Muons are formed high in the upper atmosphere and travel towards Earth at a speed of 0.97e relative to the Earth a. According to a scientist on Earth, (4A) i How long is the lifespan of the Muon? ii. How far does the Muon travel before decaying? b. According to the Muon, (2A) i. How far does the Muon travel before decaying? c. Use your answers above to help explain why the Muon can be detected on Earth according to both the Muon and the scientist on Earth. (2C) 5) LightSail-A is a nanosatellite with a rest mass of 4.9 kg. How much Kinetic energy would need to be added to LightSail-A, in order for it to achieve a speed of 0.87c assuming it started at rest? (3A)