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A proton is bombarded on a stationary lithium nucleus. As a result of the collision two α-particles are produced. If the direction of motion of the α-particles with the initial direction of motion makes an angle cos-114, then the kinetic energy of the striking proton is [Given, binding energies per nucleon of Li7=5.60 MeV  and He4=7.60 MeVmprotonmneutron]
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Options:
  • A 17.28 MeV
  • B 17.36 MeV
  • C 17.58 MeV
  • D 17.44 MeV
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 17.28 MeV
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)

                               [Here P=2mk]
                                 K p = 1 6 K α cos 2 θ = 1 6 K α 1 4 2 as m α = 4 m p

∴                                 Kα =Kp                 ....(iii)

Solving eqs. (i) and (iii) with Q = 17.28 MeV


we get               Kp = 17.28 MeV

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