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(a)
The initial momentum of an atom leaving the oven and momentum of a photon of light.
Section 1:
The initial momentum of an atom leaving the oven.
Section 2:
The momentum of a photon of light.
(b)
The number of photons must be absorbed to bring the atom to a halt.
(c)
The time required to stop the atoms.
(d)
The force exerted on the atoms by the photon and the acceleration of the atom as they slow.
Section 1:
The force exerted on the atoms by the photon.
Section 2:
The acceleration of the atom as they slow.
(e)
The distance at which beam of the atoms brought to a halt.
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