Modern Physics 5 Question 10
10. A nucleus with mass number 220 initially at rest emits an -particle. If the value of the reaction is , calculate the kinetic energy of the -particle
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 10. (b)
Solution:
- Given that
From conservation of linear momentum,
Solving Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get