Q.

An α - particle collides with a stationary lithium, as  4He+7Li10B+n .  If  Q value of this reaction is Q=2.5MeV. Find the minimum value of kinetic energy of  α- particle required for the reaction?

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a

1.52 MeV     

b

2.92 MeV     

c

3.92 MeV     

d

4.42 MeV     

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Threshold energy =Eth=Q1+AαALi=2.51+47MeV Eth=3.92MeV 

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An α - particle collides with a stationary lithium, as  4He+7Li→10B+n .  If  Q value of this reaction is Q=−2.5MeV. Find the minimum value of kinetic energy of  α- particle required for the reaction?