The spacetime interval of the life of a particle (?) is 6 seconds. During the course of the particle's life, it travels a distance (s) of 12 light seconds when measured in a laboratory. Using the frame of reference of the laboratory, what is the lifespan of the particle?

The spacetime interval of the life of a particle (?) is 6 seconds. During the course of the particle's life, it travels a distance (s) of 12 light seconds when measured in a laboratory. Using the frame of reference of the laboratory, what is the lifespan of the particle?

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