A Particle Is Fired at a Target Nucleus in Which

question 60

Multiple Choice

A particle is fired at a target nucleus in which a reaction that could occur has a negative Q value.Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The kinetic energy of the bombarding particle can be any amount for the reaction to occur.
• B)The kinetic energy of the bombarding particle must be equal to the absolute value of the Q value for the reaction to occur.
• C)The kinetic energy of the bombarding particle was greater than the absolute value of the Q value if the reaction occurred.
• D)The Q value has nothing to do with whether or not the reaction can occur.

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