An unstable high-energy particle is created in the laboratory, and it moves at a speed of 0.962c. Relative to a stationary reference frame fixed to the laboratory, the particle travels a distance of 1.01 x10-3 meter before disintegrating.
(a) Determine the proper distance traveled?
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(b) Find the distance measured by a hypothetical person traveling with the particle?
m
(c) Calculate what is the proper lifetime?
s
(d) Calculate what is the dilated lifetime?
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