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12. A muon enters an electric field at a speed of 5x106 m/s. The electric field slows it uniformly at a rate of 1.25 x 1014 m/s?. How far does the muon travel before it stops? Answer: 0.100 m

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12. A muon enters an electric field at a speed of 5x106 m/s. The electric field slows it uniformly at a rate of
1.25 x 1014 m/s?. How far does the muon travel before it stops?
Answer: 0.100 m

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