What kinetic energy must an 
-particle possess to split a deuteron 
whose binding energy is 
?
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(6.6 MeV)
Loss in K.E. will be used in splitting of Deuteron.
Let us calculate the minimum K.E. required for the loss of 2.2 MeV . For this we must assume perfectly inelastic collision.
maximum loss of K.E. will be in perfectly inelastic collision.
By energy conservation.
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