Concept explainers
(a)
The momenta of the
(a)
Answer to Problem 35P
The momentum for
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the momentum of
Here,
Write the expression for the momentum of
Here,
Conclusion:
The value of
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the momentum for
(b)
The momentum of the neutron.
(b)
Answer to Problem 35P
The momentum of the neutron is
Explanation of Solution
Take
Write the expression for the conservation of momentum.
Here,
Substitute
Write the expression for the conservation of momentum.
Substitute
Write the expression for
Put equations (III) and (IV) in the above equation.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the momentum of the neutron is
(c)
The total energy of the
(c)
Answer to Problem 35P
The total energy of the
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation for the total energy of the
Here,
Substitute
Write the equation for the total energy of the neutron.
Here,
Substitute
Write the equation for the total energy of the
Here,
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the total energy of the
(d)
The mass of the
(d)
Answer to Problem 35P
The mass of the
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for
Here,
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the mass of the
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