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Consider the beta decay of an unstable `._(6)^(14)C` nuleus initially at rest: `._(6)^(14)C rarr ._(7)^(14)N +._(-1)^(0)e +v._(e)`.
Is it possible for the maximum kinetic energy of the emiited beta particle to be exactly equal to `Q`?

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To determine whether the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted beta particle can be exactly equal to the Q value in the beta decay of \( _{6}^{14}C \), we need to analyze the conservation of energy and momentum during the decay process. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Decay Process:** The beta decay of \( _{6}^{14}C \) can be represented as: \[ _{6}^{14}C \rightarrow _{7}^{14}N + e^{-} + \bar{\nu}_{e} ...
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