waec model questions vol1 2024 physics

Objective Question 5

Question 5 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024
An alpha particle is emitted from a radioactive source with an energy of 5 MeV. Convert this energy into joules and calculate the speed of the alpha particle, given that its mass is approximately 4.0 x 10^-27 kg.
Answer Options
A. 4.0 x 10^7 m/s.
B. 1.5 x 10^7 m/s.
C. 3.0 x 10^7 m/s.
Correct Answer D. 2.0 x 10^7 m/s.
Correct Answer
D

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