A nucleus (initially at rest) decays into a nucleus and an

Chapter 30, Problem 25Q

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A ${ }^{238} U$ nucleus (initially at rest) decays into $a^{234} T h$ nucleus and an alpha particle. Which has the greater

(i) momentum,

(ii) velocity,

(iii) kinetic energy? Explain.

(a) The ${ }^{234} \mathrm{Th}$ nucleus.

(b) The alpha particle.

Equation Transcription:

${\ }^{238}U$

${a}^{234}Th$

${\ }^{234}Th$

Text Transcription:

^238U

a^234Th

^234Th

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