When an a-particle collides with a stationary lithium nucleus, the following nuclear reaction may take place. 4He + 7Li 10B+n If Q-value of this reaction is E = -2.87 MeV, find the minimum value of kinetic energy of incoming a-particles required for the reaction.

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14. When an a-particle collides with a stationary lithium nucleus, the
following nuclear reaction may take place.
4He + 7Li 10B + n
If Q-value of this reaction is E = -2.87 MeV, find the minimum value of
kinetic energy of incoming a-particles required for the reaction.
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15. Nuclei of deuterium D (²H) and tritium T (H) can fuse according to the
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Transcribed Image Text:14. When an a-particle collides with a stationary lithium nucleus, the following nuclear reaction may take place. 4He + 7Li 10B + n If Q-value of this reaction is E = -2.87 MeV, find the minimum value of kinetic energy of incoming a-particles required for the reaction. 4.SImev 15. Nuclei of deuterium D (²H) and tritium T (H) can fuse according to the ntiolo
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