Multiple Choice
A fast-moving muon decays in 2 *10 - 4 seconds, as measured by an observer at rest.In the reference frame of the muon itself, its lifetime is in fact only 2 *10 - 6 seconds.What is the muon's speed?
A) 0.05c
B) 0.50c
C) 0.95c
D) 0.995c
E) 0.99995c
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