A 14C nucleus, initially at rest, emits a beta particle. The beta particle is an electron...
A 14C nucleus, initially at rest, emits a beta particle. The beta particle is an electron with 138 keV of kinetic energy.
A) What is the speed of the beta particle? [v=__c]
B) What is the momentum of the beta particle? [P=__kg x m/s]
C) What is the momentum of the nucleus after it emits the beta particle? [P=__kg x m/s]
D) What is the speed of the nucleus after it emits the beta particle? [v=__m/s]
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