An atomic nucleus at rest decays radioactively into a smaller nucleus and an alpha particle (i.e. a helium nucleus). The alpha particle is leaving the original nucleus at a speed of 2.5 × 105m/s. Will the smaller nucleus remain at rest or will it move as well? Explain.

An atomic nucleus at rest decays radioactively into a smaller nucleus and an alpha particle (i.e. a helium nucleus). The alpha particle is leaving the original nucleus at a speed of 2.5 × 105m/s. Will the smaller nucleus remain at rest or will it move as well? Explain.

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