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A stationary nucleus of mass emits a gamma photon of energy
PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Nuclei · Nuclei
Problem
A stationary nucleus of mass
24
amu
24\text{ amu}
24
amu
emits a gamma photon of energy
7
MeV
7\text{ MeV}
7
MeV
. The recoil energy of the nucleus is (1) 2.2 keV (2) 1.1 keV (3) 3.1 keV (4) 22 keV
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Linear Momentum
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