Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers
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ISBN: 9780138057152
Author: John Taylor
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.26P
To determine

(a)

To Find:

The Lorentz factor for the pions.

To determine

(b)

To Calculate:

The observed half lifetime of pions in the lab frame.

To determine

(c)

To Calculate:

The number of pions left after travelling 36 m.

To determine

(d)

The number of pions left after travelling the 36 mif the time dilation term is ignored

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L1=5.2m L2=0.5m L3=1.7m L4=0.6m L5=0.5m L6=0.5m V2=5.4m/s
M1=0.45M2=1.9M3=0.59
I don't know why part A is wrong and can you help me with part B as well
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