Question
A nucleus with mass number $220$ is initially at rest and emits an alpha particle. If the $Q$ value of the reaction is $5.5\,\text{MeV}$, calculate the kinetic energy of the alpha particle.
A nucleus with mass number $220$ is initially at rest and emits an alpha particle. If the $Q$ value of the reaction is $5.5\,\text{MeV}$, calculate the kinetic energy of the alpha particle.