A nucleus of mass 234 u initially atrest emits an particle w
A nucleus of mass 234 u, initially atrest, emits an particle with a KE of 4.6 MeV. What is the KE of the recoiling daughternucleus?
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Solution
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KD = Ka (ma /md)
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KD = 4.6 x (4 / 234)
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KD = 0.0786MeV
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