Question: A 14C nucleus, initially at rest, emits a beta particle. The beta particle is an electron with 156 keV of kinetic energy. (a) What is

A 14C nucleus, initially at rest, emits a beta particle. The beta particle is an electron with 156 keV of kinetic energy.

(a) What is the speed of the beta particle?

(b) What is the momentum of the beta particle?

(c) What is the momentum of the nucleus after it emits the beta particle?

(d) What is the speed of the nucleus after it emits the beta particle?

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