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100

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Nov 24, 2024

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Numerade @ © thooks BN s '8 Physics for Scientist and N Engineers: A Strategic PHYSICS it ome. Approach \’/ Randall Knight 2 Edition % Chapter 29, Problem 56 1 Concepts of Motion v 2 Kinematics in One Dimension v 3 Vectors and Coordinate Syst.. Ace NEW Ask our Educators Study Tools For Educators For Schools Question +/ ANSWERED STEP-BY-STEP In the form of radioactive decay known as alpha decay, an unstable nucleus emits a helium-atom nucleus, which is called an alpha particle. An alpha particle contains two protons and two neutrons, thus having mass .-« u and charge , - 2 Suppose a uranium nucleus with 92 protons decays into thorium, with 90 protons, and an alpha particle. The alpha particle is initially at rest at the surface of the thorium nucleus, which is s in diameter. What is the speed of the alpha particle when it is detected in the laboratory? Assume the thorium nucleus remains at rest.
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