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Nuclear Reactions

Problem 6.279

A proton with kinetic energy \(T=1.5 \mathrm{MeV}\) is captured by a deuteron \(H^{2}\). Find the excitation energy of the formed nucleus.

Reveal Answer
E=Q+2/3T=6.5MeVE=Q+2 /_{3} T=6.5 \mathrm{MeV}