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Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics Nucleus, Nuclear Reaction MCQ (Single Correct)

A nucleus X, initially at rest, undergoes α -decay according to the equation,

92 X A ⎯⎯→ Z Y 228 + α

A

Find the values of A and Z in the above process.

B

The α -particle produced in the above process is found to move in a circular track of radius 0.11 m in a uniform magnetic field of 3 tesla. Find the energy (in MeV) released during the process and the binding energy of the parent nucleus X. Given the following masses in amu: m(Y) = 228.03, m( 2 He 4 ) = 4.003 m( 0 n 1 ) = 1.009, m( 1 H 1 ) = 1.008

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From the relation,

From the conservation of momentum,

Total binding energy of daughter products

∴ Binding energy of parent nucleus

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