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A proton is bombarded on a stationary lithium nucleus. As a result of the collision two -particles are produced. If the direction of motion of the -particles with the initial direction of motion makes an angle , then the kinetic energy of the striking proton is [Given, binding energies per nucleon of and , ]
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Q value of the reaction is,
Q = (2 × 4 × 7.06 – 7 × 5.6) MeV = 17.28 MeV

Applying conservation of energy for collision,
Kp + Q = 2 Kα ....(i)
(Here, Kp and Kα are the kinetic energies of proton and α - particle respectively)
From the conservation of linear momentum (As there is no external force) ....(ii)
∴ Kα =Kp ....(iii)
Solving eqs. (i) and (iii) with Q = 17.28 MeV
we get Kp = 17.28 MeV
Q = (2 × 4 × 7.06 – 7 × 5.6) MeV = 17.28 MeV

Applying conservation of energy for collision,
Kp + Q = 2 Kα ....(i)
(Here, Kp and Kα are the kinetic energies of proton and α - particle respectively)
From the conservation of linear momentum (As there is no external force) ....(ii)
∴ Kα =Kp ....(iii)
Solving eqs. (i) and (iii) with Q = 17.28 MeV
we get Kp = 17.28 MeV
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