A subatomic particle with an average lifetime of 2.1x10^(-9)s at rest is placed into a particle accelerator, and is made to move at 2.6x10^(8) m/s. Calculate the average lifetime of the particle in the accelerator.
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A subatomic particle with an average lifetime of 2.1x10^(-9)s at rest is placed into a particle accelerator, and is made to move at 2.6x10^(8) m/s. Calculate the average lifetime of the particle in the accelerator.
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