Question
Physics Question on Nuclear physics
A nucleus with mass number 220 initially at rest emits an alpha particle. If the Q value of reaction is 5.5 MeV, calculate the value of kinetic energy of alpha particle.
A
5.4 MeV
B
7.4 MeV
C
4.5 MeV
D
6.5 MeV
Answer
5.4 MeV
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (A) : 5.4 MeV.