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Nuclear Reactions

Problem 6.270

Protons with kinetic energy \(T=1.0 \mathrm{MeV}\) striking a lithium target induce a nuclear reaction \(p+\mathrm{Li}^{7} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{He}^{4} .\) Find the kinetic energy of each alpha-particle and the angle of their divergence provided their motion directions are symmetrical with respect to that of incoming protons.

Reveal Answer
9.1MeV,170.59.1 \mathrm{MeV}, 170.5^{\circ}