Post Utme Coal City University 2023 Physics Question 38

Practice objective / multiple choice question 38 from the 2023 Post Utme Coal City University Physics examination.

Post Utme Coal City University 2023 Physics Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 38 POST_UTME_COAL_CITY_UNIVERSITY • 2023 • PHYSICS • objective

A nucleus of mass number $A$ and atomic number $Z$ undergoes \alpha decay, emitting an \alpha particle of mass $m_a$ and charge $q_a$. If the kinetic energy of the \alpha particle is $K$, what is the energy released in the decay?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. \( Q = K + m_a c^2 \)
B. \( Q = K - m_a c^2 \)
C. \( Q = K + \frac{m_a c^2}{2} \)
D. \( Q = K - \frac{m_a c^2}{2} \)
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
\( Q = K + m_a c^2 \)

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This is Post Utme Coal City University 2023 Physics Question 38. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Post Utme Coal City University Physics examination.

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