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In a gamma decay process, the internal energy of a nucleus of mass M decreases, a gamma photon of energy E and linear momentum E/c is emitted and the nucleus recoils. Find the decrease in internal energy. |
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Answer» Thanks for asking the QUESTION! ANSWER:: Kinetic Energy of nucleus = (1/2)mv² = (1/2) m (E/mc)² = E²/2mc² Energy limited by GAMMA PHOTON = E Decrease in internal energy = E + E²/2mc² Hope it helps! |
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