The average lifetime of mu-meson is 2.19698-106 s. These subatomic particles are produced high in the atmosphere, at an elevation of about 10 km. The velocities of mu-mesons are around 0.999c (c denotes the speed of light in vacuum). Will any of these mu-mesons reach the ground? (hint: assume that mu-mesons travel with a constant speed). Constant: c= 3.0-108 [m/s].

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The average lifetime of mu-meson is 2.19698-10-6 s. These subatomic particles
are produced high in the atmosphere, at an elevation of about 10 km. The
velocities of mu-mesons are around 0.999c (c denotes the speed of light in
vacuum). Will any of these mu-mesons reach the ground? (hint: assume that
mu-mesons travel with a constant speed). Constant: c = 3.0-10³ [m/s].
Transcribed Image Text:The average lifetime of mu-meson is 2.19698-10-6 s. These subatomic particles are produced high in the atmosphere, at an elevation of about 10 km. The velocities of mu-mesons are around 0.999c (c denotes the speed of light in vacuum). Will any of these mu-mesons reach the ground? (hint: assume that mu-mesons travel with a constant speed). Constant: c = 3.0-10³ [m/s].
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