(I) A certain type of elementary particle travels at a

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(I) A certain type of elementary particle travels at a speed of \(2.70 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\). At this speed, the average lifetime is measured to be \(4.76 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~s}\). What is the particle's lifetime at rest?

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(I) A certain type of elementary particle travels at a speed of \(2.70 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\). At this speed, the average lifetime is measured to be \(4.76 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~s}\). What is the particle's lifetime at rest?

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