Question: In the reaction + 147N 178O + P, the incident particles have 9.85 MeV of kinetic energy. The mass of 178O is

In the reaction α + 147N → 178O + P, the incident α particles have 9.85 MeV of kinetic energy. The mass of 178O is 16.999132 u.

(a) Can this reaction occur?

(b) If so, what is the total kinetic energy of the products? If not, what kinetic energy is needed?

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