Physics-Centre of Mass

NEET Physics Centre of Mass MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11

Refer to the diagram of a collision between a neutron and a deuterium nucleus. What is the fractional kinetic energy lost by the neutron in this collision?

Question diagram
A

1/9

B

8/9

C

1/3

D

2/3

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

For a collision between a neutron and deuterium, the fractional kinetic energy lost by the neutron is calculated as 1/9, as derived from the equation using the masses of neutron and deuterium.

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