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NEET Physics Centre of Mass MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

In a one-dimensional elastic collision, a neutron with mass m_1 collides with a stationary deuterium nucleus of mass m_2 = 2m_1. What fraction of the neutron's initial kinetic energy is transferred to the deuterium nucleus?

A

8/9

B

1/9

C

2/3

D

1/3

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In an elastic collision between a neutron and a deuterium nucleus where m_2 = 2m_1, 90% of the neutron's energy is transferred to the deuterium as per the given NCERT context.

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