The mass of the unknown atom.
Answer to Problem 45P
The mass of the unknown atom is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The mass of neon atom is
Formula used:
The expression for conservation of energy is,
Here,
Calculation:
The representation of the given situation is shown below.
Sketch the triangle for the direction of momentum of the ball as shown below.
The angle
Apply law of sines for the triangle.
Apply the law of conservation of energy.
Conclusion:
Thus, the mass of the unknown atom is
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