A muon formed high in Earth's atmosphere travels at a speed 0.990 0 c for a distance (as we see it)of 4 600 m before it decays.How far does the muon travel as measured in its frame?
A)4 554 m
B)2 596 m
C)1 298 m
D)649 m

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The Answer of A muon formed high in Earth's atmosphere travels at a speed 0.990 0 c for a distance (as we see it)of 4 600 m before it decays.How far does the muon travel as measured in its frame?
A)4 554 m
B)2 596 m
C)1 298 m
D)649 m

A Muon Formed High in Earth's Atmosphere Travels at a Speed