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Consider the following nuclear decay: (i...

Consider the following nuclear decay: (initially `.^(236)U_(92)` is at rest)
`._(92)^(236)rarr_(90)^(232)ThrarrX`
If the uranium is at rest before its decay, which one of the following statement is true concerning the final nuclei ?

A

They have equal kinetic energies, but the thorium nucleus has much more momentum.

B

They have equal kinetic energies and momenta of equal magnitudes.

C

The have momenta of equal magnitudes, but the thorium nucleus has much more kinetic energy.

D

They have momenta of equal mangitudes, but the `X` has much more kinetic energy.

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D
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