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A neutron with a kinetic energy of 6.0 eV collides with a stationary hydrogen atom in its ground state. Explain why the collision must be elastic-that is, why kinetic energy must be conserved. (Hint: Show that the hydrogen atom cannot be excited as a result of the collision.)

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