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The kinetic energy (in keV) of the alpha particle, when the nucleus at rest undergoes alpha decay, is

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5319
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5422
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5707
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5818
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Solution

The correct option is A 5319
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The KE(m KeV) of the alpha particle, when the nucleus at rest undergoes alpha decay is momentum conservation.
2mαk1=2mPbk2
k1k2=mPbmα=2054
k1+k2=Q value reaction
k1=205209×5.4MeV=5319keV

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