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`P^32` beta-decays to `S^32`.Find the sum of the energy of the antineutrino and the kinetic energy of the `beta`-particle. Neglect the recoil of the daughter nucleus. Atomic mass of `P^32=31.974 u` and that of `S^32=31.972 u`.

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