An atomic nucleus of mass m traveling with speed v(along the +X-axis) collides elastically with a target particle of mass 4m (initially at rest). The atomic nucleus scatters at 90° and the target scatters at 45° (see the figure). What fraction of initial kinetic energy of the nucleus is transferred to the target particle (Krarget/Koriginal) ? (hint: which means the Kinetic energy of the scattered target over the initial Kinetic energy of the nucleus) 04031 V nucleus 90° m. 4m ma 0-> 45° nucleus target

An atomic nucleus of mass m traveling with speed v(along the +X-axis) collides elastically with a target particle of mass 4m (initially at rest). The atomic nucleus scatters at 90° and the target scatters at 45° (see the figure). What fraction of initial kinetic energy of the nucleus is transferred to the target particle (Krarget/Koriginal) ? (hint: which means the Kinetic energy of the scattered target over the initial Kinetic energy of the nucleus) 04031 V nucleus 90° m. 4m ma 0-> 45° nucleus target

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An atomic nucleus of mass m traveling with speed v (along the +X-axis) collides elastically with a target particle of mass 4m (initially at rest). The
atomic nucleus scatters at 90° and the target scatters at 45° (see the figure). What fraction of initial kinetic energy of the nucleus is transferred to
the target particle (Krarget/Koriginal) ? (hint: which means the Kinetic energy of the scattered target over the initial Kinetic energy of the nucleus)
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