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An atomic nucleus initially moving at 420 m/s emits an
Chapter 1, Problem 11P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 11P
An atomic nucleus initially moving at 420 m/s emits an alpha particle in the direction of its velocity, and the remaining nucleus slows to 350 m/s. If the alpha particle has a mass of 4.0 u and the original nucleus has a mass of 222 u, what speed does the alpha particle have when it is emitted?
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Problem 11P
An atomic nucleus initially moving at 420 m/s emits an alpha particle in the direction of its velocity, and the remaining nucleus slows to 350 m/s. If the alpha particle has a mass of 4.0 u and the original nucleus has a mass of 222 u, what speed does the alpha particle have when it is emitted?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
Consider the given masses are,
Consider the given velocity are,
Consider the speed of the alpha particle is .