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(a)
The number of
(a)
Answer to Problem 8P
The number of
Explanation of Solution
Write the relation between the number of
Here,
Given that
Write the expression for
Here,
Rearrange the above equation.
Write the expression for
Here,
Rearrange the above equation.
Write the expression for
Here,
Rearrange the above equation.
Write the expression for
Here,
Rearrange the above equation.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the number of
(b)
The number of
(b)
Answer to Problem 8P
If the kinetic energy of the incident particle are doubled, then the number of
Explanation of Solution
It is given that
From Equation 4.16, it is clear that by doubling the kinetic energy of the incident particle
Using the above condition, write the equation for
Conclusion:
Therefore, If the kinetic energy of the incident particle are doubled, then the number of
(c)
The number of
(c)
Answer to Problem 8P
The number of
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for
Here,
Rearrange the above equation.
The number of copper nuclei per unit area is same as the number of copper nuclei per unit volume multiplied with foil thickness.
Write the number of copper nuclei per unit area.
Write the number of gold nuclei per unit area.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the number of
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