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If the Q value of an endothermic reaction is 11.32MeV, then the minimum energy of the reactant nuclei to carry out the reaction is (in laboratory frame of reference)

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11.32MeV
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less than 11.32MeV
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grater than 11.32MeV
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Data is insufficient
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Solution

The correct option is C grater than 11.32MeV
From conservation of energy:
Change in energy = Energy of reactants Energy of products Q>0 (Endothermic)
Therefore, minimum energy of reactants >Q=11.32 MeV

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