1 A neutron can eject a 5 MeV proton from a14N nucleus initially at rest.(a) What must be the minimum kineticenergy of the neutron?(b) What is the composite nucleus?(c) What is the end result of the reaction?

Given that:Projectile particle is n01Q=5 MeV with which the product proton moves.Target nucleus=N714

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A neutron can eject a 5 MeV proton from a 14N nucleus initially at rest. (a) What must be the minimum kinetic energy of the neutron? (b) What is the composite nucleus? (c) What is the end result of the reaction?