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In the decay of 242Cm to 238Pu, the maximum alpha energy is 6112.9 +- 0.1 keV. Given the mass of 238Pu, find the mass of 242Cm

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In the decay of ²⁴²Cm to ²³⁸Pu, the maximum alpha energy is 6112.9 +- 0.1 keV. Given the mass of ²³⁸Pu, find the mass of ²⁴²Cm

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