When a Nucleus at Rest Spontaneously Splits into Fragments of Mass

question 36

Multiple Choice

When a nucleus at rest spontaneously splits into fragments of mass m₁ and m₂,the ratio of the velocity of m₁ to the velocity of m₂ is

• A) .
• B) .
• C)−1.
• D) .
• E) .

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