Calculating the velocity of muons as they leave an accelerator. (Info is given)

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The discussion revolves around calculating the velocity of muons as they exit an accelerator, utilizing the concept of time dilation from relativistic physics.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to manipulate the Time Dilation equation to isolate velocity 'v'. They express uncertainty about their approach and mention assumptions regarding the speed of the muons. Other participants provide algebraic expressions related to time dilation and suggest solving for 'v' using given values.

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Participants are actively engaging with the problem, with some offering algebraic expressions and others requesting clarification on the original poster's progress. There is a collaborative atmosphere, but no consensus has been reached on the solution yet.

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Please refer to the link below for the problem statement and known data.

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Calculate the velocity of the muons as they leave the accelerator.
From my understanding, I must manipulate the Time Dilation equation in such a way so as to make velocity 'v' the subject of the equation. So far I haven't been able to manipulate and can't think of any other methods I can use to find the muons velocity. (Im assuming its value is close the the speed of light

Please note, Unfortunately I do not have answers, just marking guidelines which don't help me at all. Any help will be appreciated.
 
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Δt = 1/√(1-v^2/c^2) * Δt_p

When v = 0, Δt = Δt_p = 2.2 μs

When the muon is moving, Δt = 5.0 μs, v is unknown, Δt_p = 2.2 μs.

You should be able to algebraically solve for v and plug in the values.
 
Show what you've done so far and where you are stuck.
 
Thanks Cryora, much appreciated ! :D
 

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