(1/2MV2)-K
a fast guess..
a radioactive nucleus of mass M emits an alpha particle of mass m and recoils freely. if the kinetic energy of the alpha particle is K, find the kinetic energy of the daughter nucleus.
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conserving momentum,
mv = (M-m)v' => v' = mv/(M-m)
KE of daughter nucleus = 1/2.(M-m).(v')2 = m2v2/2(M-m) = mK/(M-m)
correct me if i am wrong !
dude how mK/M????? d mass of d daughter is (M-m)......i hope u got it....