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A nucleus moving with velocity `bar(v)` emits an `alpha`-particle. Let the velocities of the `alpha`-particle and the remaining nucleus be `bar(v)_(1)` and `bar(v)_(2)` and their masses be `m_(1)` and `(m_2)` then,

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`underset (v) rarr , underset (v_(1))rarr and underset (v_(2))rarr` must be parallel to each other

B

none of the two of `underset (v) rarr , underset (v_(1))rarr and underset (v_(2))rarr` should be paralle to each other

C

` underset (v_(1))rarr + underset (v_(2))rarr` must be parallel to `underset (v) rarr `.

D

` m_(1) underset (v_(1)) rarr + m_(2)underset (v_(2)) rarr ` must be parallel to `underset (v) rarr`

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To solve the problem, we will apply the principle of conservation of momentum. The conservation of momentum states that in the absence of external forces, the total momentum of a system remains constant. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Initial and Final States**: - Initially, we have a nucleus of mass \( m \) moving with velocity \( \bar{v} \). - After emitting an alpha particle, we have two objects: the alpha particle with mass \( m_1 \) and velocity \( \bar{v}_1 \), and the remaining nucleus with mass \( m_2 \) and velocity \( \bar{v}_2 \). 2. **Write the Conservation of Momentum Equation**: - According to the conservation of momentum: \[ \text{Initial Momentum} = \text{Final Momentum} \] - Therefore, we can write: \[ m \bar{v} = m_1 \bar{v}_1 + m_2 \bar{v}_2 \] 3. **Analyze the Directions of Velocities**: - The velocities \( \bar{v} \), \( \bar{v}_1 \), and \( \bar{v}_2 \) can be in different directions. We need to consider their vector nature. - Since momentum is a vector quantity, we can break down the equation into components if necessary, but for simplicity, we will analyze the overall vector equation. 4. **Determine Relationships Between Velocities**: - From the equation \( m \bar{v} = m_1 \bar{v}_1 + m_2 \bar{v}_2 \), we can infer that the resultant momentum vector \( m_1 \bar{v}_1 + m_2 \bar{v}_2 \) must be in the same direction as \( m \bar{v} \) for momentum to be conserved. - This implies that the vector sum of \( m_1 \bar{v}_1 \) and \( m_2 \bar{v}_2 \) must equal the initial momentum vector \( m \bar{v} \). 5. **Evaluate the Given Options**: - We need to check which of the options regarding the relationships between \( \bar{v} \), \( \bar{v}_1 \), and \( \bar{v}_2 \) is correct. - The options suggest conditions about whether these velocities must be parallel or not. 6. **Conclusion**: - The correct conclusion is that the vector sum \( m_1 \bar{v}_1 + m_2 \bar{v}_2 \) must be parallel to \( m \bar{v} \). Therefore, the correct option is: \[ m_1 \bar{v}_1 + m_2 \bar{v}_2 \text{ must be parallel to } m \bar{v} \] ### Final Answer: The correct option is **D**: \( m_1 \bar{v}_1 + m_2 \bar{v}_2 \text{ must be parallel to } m \bar{v} \).

To solve the problem, we will apply the principle of conservation of momentum. The conservation of momentum states that in the absence of external forces, the total momentum of a system remains constant. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Initial and Final States**: - Initially, we have a nucleus of mass \( m \) moving with velocity \( \bar{v} \). - After emitting an alpha particle, we have two objects: the alpha particle with mass \( m_1 \) and velocity \( \bar{v}_1 \), and the remaining nucleus with mass \( m_2 \) and velocity \( \bar{v}_2 \). ...
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