A neutron particle (mass= 1.0 u) is emitted from an atomic nucleus in the direction of its velocity. Initial speed of nucleus is 395 m/s and slowed down to 310 m/s. Atomic nucleus has a mass of 180 u. Find the speed of the neutron particle when emitted* a) 0.86X 10^5 m/s b) 1.5 x10 ^4 m/s c) 2.1 x10^4 m./s d) 2.7 x110 ^6 m/s e) nota

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A neutron particle (mass= 1.0 u) is emitted from an atomic nucleus in the direction of its velocity. Initial speed of nucleus is 395 m/s and slowed down to 310 m/s. Atomic nucleus has a mass of 180 u. Find the speed of the neutron particle when emitted*

a) 0.86X 10^5 m/s

b) 1.5 x10 ^4 m/s

c) 2.1 x10^4 m./s

d) 2.7 x110 ^6 m/s

e) nota

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