Practice question
Question
A neutron ( 1 u ) at 6 × 10⁶m/s collides elastically with a deuterium ( 2 u ). What fraction of its kinetic energy is transferred?
Explanation
Given:
A neutron ( 1 u ) at 6 × 10⁶m/s collides elastically with a deuterium ( 2 u ). What fraction of its kinetic energy is transferred?
These values define the system as per NCERT data.
Formula:
Fraction transferred f_2 = 4 m_1 m_2/(m_1 + m_2)² = 4 × 1 × 2/(1 + 2)² = 8/9 approx 0.889 ..
This is standard NCERT relation.
Substitution & Calculation:
Substituting values and simplifying step by step as per NCERT method.
Result:
The computed value matches expected outcome and confirms correct choice as per NCERT.
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