a. A muon is created in a high-energy cosm
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i. State and explain which of the given lifetimes is the proper time.
ii. Calculate, according to the theory of special relativity, the speed of the muon is around
% of the speed of light.
iii. Muons are likely created at $10 \, km$ above the earth’s surface. Most of the muons are detected on the surface of the Earth. Explain how this observation can be interpreted as proof of special relativity.
b. A space-time diagram shows a motion of a muon in the frame of reference of a stationary observer at the place where the muon is created.
i. By using the information in a.(ii), calculate the angle $θ$ shown on the graph. $\theta$ =
$^{\circ}$
ii. Another muon is created a few kilometres below the muon in b.(i) at the same time. It is moving at $0.75$c. Draw the worldline of the second muon on the graph in b.(i) according to the same observer.