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Chapter 29 Problem 46GP

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Problem 46GP

In Example 29.2 it was assumed that the initially stationary gold nucleus would remain motionless during a head-on collision with an 8.3 MeV alpha particle. What is the actual recoil speed of the gold nucleus after that elastic collision? Assume that the mass of a gold nucleus is exactly 50 times the mass of an alpha particle.

Hint: Review the discussion of perfectly elastic collisions in Chapter 10.

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The first step in solving 29 problem number trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Problem 46GPIn Example 29.2 it was assumed that the initially stationary gold nucleus would remain motionless during a head-on collision with an 8.3 MeV alpha particle. What is the actual recoil speed of the gold nucleus after that elastic collision? Assume that the mass of a gold nucleus is exactly 50 times the mass of an alpha particle.Hint: Review the discussion of perfectly elastic collisions in Chapter 10.
From the textbook chapter Atoms and Molecules you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.

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Title College Physics 12 
Author Randall D. Knight
ISBN 9780321595492

In Example 29.2 it was assumed that the initially

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