Chapter 18, Problem 88IP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Particle emitted in the given nuclear synthesis is to be stated. Binding energy in $\text{J/nucleon}$ for cobalt-$60$ is to be calculated. De Broglie wavelength of the emitted particle is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A process through which an unstable nuclide looses its energy due to excess of protons or neutrons is known as radioactive decay. Decay constant is the quantity that expresses the rate of decrease of number of atoms of a radioactive element per second. Half life of radioactive sample is defined as the time required for the number of nuclides to reach half of the original value.