BITSAT2020PhysicsCenter of Mass, Momentum and CollisionActual
A nucleus splits into two nuclear parts which have their velocity ratio equal to 2: 1 . What will be the ratio of their nuclear radius?
Options
- A2^ 1 / 3 : 1
- B1: 2^ 1 / 3
- C3^ 1 / 2 : 1
- D1: 3^ 1 / 2
Correct answer
B. 1: 2^ 1 / 3
Step-by-step solution
As momentum is conserved, therefore m ₁ ~m ₂ = A ₁ ~A ₂ = v ₂ v ₁ = 1 2 R ₁ R ₂ = ( A ₁ ~A ₂ )^ 1 / 3 = ( 1 2 )^ 1 / 3 =1: 2^ 1 / 3