1.

A polonium nucleus transforms into one of lead. Find the kinetic energy of the alpha-particle and of the recoil nucleus.

Answer»


Solution :The transition energy is equal to the difference between the energy of the original nucleus and the REST energy of the reaction PRODUCTS:
`EPSI=[209.93297-(4.00260+205.97446)]xx931.5=5.5MeV`
This energy is equal to the sum of kinetic energies of the alpha-particle and the recoil nucleus : `epsi=K_(alpha)+K_(PH)andK_(alpha)//K_(Ph)=M_(Ph)//M_(alpha)`.


Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions