Explanation
Given,
Mass of nucleus =M
Frequency of photon =υ
Velocity of nucleus =V2
Momentum of photon P=hλ=hνc
From conservation of momentum
Initial momentum = final momentum
0+0=MV2+P
V2=PM=hνMc
Recoil energy E=12MV2=12M(hνMc)2=h2ν22Mc2
Binding energy per nucleon versus mass number curve for nuclei is shown in fig.W, X, Y, and Z are four nuclei indicated on the curve. The process that would release energy is
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