Two Different Nuclei Emit Alpha Particles,the Energy Released in Each

question 48

Multiple Choice

Two different nuclei emit alpha particles,the energy released in each of these decays being the same.Which of the following has the highest resulting kinetic energy?

• A)The lighter daughter nucleus.
• B)The heavier daughter nucleus.
• C)The alpha particle from the lighter nucleus.
• D)The alpha particle from the heavier nucleus.

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