NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020PhysicsCenter of Mass, Momentum and CollisionPractice
A radioactive nucleus at rest having mass number A , emits an alpha-particle with speed v . The recoil speed of the daughter nucleus is
Options
- A2 v ( A - 4 )
- B2 v ( A + 4 )
- C4 v ( A - 4 )
- D4 v ( A + 4 )
Correct answer
C. 4 v ( A - 4 )
Step-by-step solution
As per the law of conservation of momentum, 0 = 4 v - A - 4 v r ∴ R ecoil speed v r = 4 v ( A - 4 )