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A nucleus of mass M emits an X-ray photon of frequency n. Energy lost by the nucleus is given as
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Options:
  • A hυ
  • B h2υ22MC2
  • C hυ1-hυ2MC2
  • D hυ1+hυ2MC2
Solution:
1436 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: hυ1+hυ2MC2
Loss = kinetic energy of Nucleus + Energy of photon

Loss =p22M+hυ

Loss =hυC22M+hυ

Loss =hυ1+hυ2MC2

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