Chapter 5: Problem 22
Suppose the \(_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}\) nucleus emitted during an alpha decay and the \(\mathrm{e}^{-}\) emitted during a beta decay have the same kinetic energy. Which of the 2 particles is moving at the higher speed? F. The \(_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}\) nucleus, because it is more massive than the \(e^{-}\) . G. The \(_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}\) nucleus, because it is less massive than the \(e^{-}\) . H. The \(\mathrm{e}^{-}\) , because it is more massive than the \(_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}\) nucleus. J. The \(e^{-}\) , because it is less massive than the \(_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}\) nucleus.
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