When 𝑈 238nucleus originally at rest, decays by emitting an alpha particle having a speed u The recoil speed of the residual nucleus is

Question: When 𝑈 238nucleus originally at rest, decays by emitting an alpha particle having a speed u The recoil speed of the residual nucleus is

(A) \dfrac{4u}{238}

(B) -\dfrac{4u}{234}

(C) \dfrac{4u}{234}

(D) -\dfrac{4u}{238}

Answer: Option (C)

Solution:

When 𝑈 238nucleus originally at rest, decays by emitting an alpha particle having a speed u The recoil speed of the residual nucleus is
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