An alpha particle approaches a 197 Au nucleus with a speed
Chapter 37, Problem 37.78(choose chapter or problem)
An alpha particle approaches a 197 Au nucleus with a speed of 1.50 * 107 m/s. As FIGURE CP37.47 shows, the alpha particle is scattered at a 49 angle at the slower speed of 1.49 * 107 m/s. In what direction does the 197 Au nucleus recoil, and with what speed?
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