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A nucleus of mass M emits γ-ray photon of frequency v. The loss of internal energy by the nucleus is: [Take c as the speed of electromagnetic wave]
PhysicsNuclear PhysicsJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (20 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A hv
  • B 0
  • C hv1-hv2Mc2
  • D hv1+hv2Mc2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: hv1+hv2Mc2

Energy of γ ray Eγ=hv

Momentum of γ ray Pγ=hλ=hvc
Total momentum is conserved.

Pγ+PNu=0
where PNu= momentum of decayed nuclei

Pγ=PNu
hvc=PNu
KE of nuclei

=12Mv2=PNu22M=12Mhvc2
Loss in internal energy =Eγ+KENu
=hv+12Mhvc2
=hv1+hv2Mc2

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