In a Certain Nuclear Reactor, Neutrons Suddenly Collide with Carbon

question 21

Multiple Choice

In a certain nuclear reactor, neutrons suddenly collide with carbon nuclei, which have 12 times the mass of neutrons. In a head-on elastic collision with a stationary carbon nucleus, what fraction of
Its initial speed does the neutron have after the collision?

• A) 5/6
• B) 11/12
• C) 1/12
• D) 10/13
• E) 11/13

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