Solution Found!
Decay of the ?? Particle When at rest, the ?? particle has
Chapter 29, Problem 98GP(choose chapter or problem)
Decay of the \(\Sigma^{-}\) Particle When at rest, the \(\Sigma^{-}\) particle has a lifetime of ns before it decays into a neutron and a pion. One particular \(\Sigma^{-}\) particle is observed to travel \(3.0 \mathrm{~cm}\) in the lab before decaying. What was its speed? (Hint: Its speed was not \(\frac{2}{3} c\).)
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
\Sigma^{-}
\Sigma^{-}
\Sigma^{-}
3.0 cm
2 over 3c
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Decay of the \(\Sigma^{-}\) Particle When at rest, the \(\Sigma^{-}\) particle has a lifetime of ns before it decays into a neutron and a pion. One particular \(\Sigma^{-}\) particle is observed to travel \(3.0 \mathrm{~cm}\) in the lab before decaying. What was its speed? (Hint: Its speed was not \(\frac{2}{3} c\).)
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
\Sigma^{-}
\Sigma^{-}
\Sigma^{-}
3.0 cm
2 over 3c
ANSWER:
Solution 98 GP:
Step 1 of 1:-
Here, we have to find the speed of the particle.
Given that,