Question: An unstable particle ( mean lifetime = 2 . 2 s tau = 2 . 2 , mu text { s

An unstable particle (mean lifetime =2.2s\tau =2.2\,\mu\text{s}=2.2s, mass m=106MeV/c2m =106\,\text{MeV}/c^2m=106MeV/c2) is created in the atmosphere at an altitude of 3.0 km, as measured in the Earth's inertial frame, when cosmic radiation collides with a molecule in the atmosphere. After its creation, the particle moves towards the Earth at a speed of v=0.995cv =0.995cv=0.995c.
a) How much time does it take for the particle to reach the Earth's surface in the Earth's inertial frame? (1 point)
b) How much time does it take for the particle to reach the Earth's surface in the particle's own inertial frame? (2 points)
c) Can this particle be observed on the Earth's surface? (1 point)
d) What is the energy of the particle as measured in the Earth's inertial frame? (2 points)
e) What is the energy of the particle in its own inertial frame? (2 points)

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