Gamma Ray Absorption A gamma ray with energy E, hits a stationary nucleus of mass M...

Gamma Ray Absorption

A gamma ray with energy E, hits a stationary nucleus of mass M and is completely absorbed. In terms of E, and M, find expressions for the following quantities.

a. The momentum of the nucleus after absorbing the gamma

b. The total relativistic energy of the nucleus after absorbing the gamma

c. The rest mass energy of the nucleus after absorbing the gamma

d. The kinetic energy of the nucleus after absorbing the gamma

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genius_generous answered 1 year ago

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