<u>C</u><u>)</u><u> </u><u>South</u>
As we know that, north is considered as negative, and south as positive. Now, the charge on particle is negative; so, when we will release it, it will move towards the south.
Answer:
4.981 MeV
Explanation:
The quantity of energy Q can be calculated using the formula
Q = (mass before - mass after) × c²
Atomic Mass of thorium = 232.038054 u, atomic of Radium = 228.0301069 u and mass of Helium = 4.00260. The difference of atomic number and atomic mass between the thorium and radium ( 232 - 228) and ( 90 - 88) show α particle was emitted.
1 u = 931.494 Mev/c²
Q = (mass before - mass after) × c²
Q = ( mass of thorium - ( mass of Radium + mass of Helium ) )× c²
Q = 232.038054 u - ( 228.0301069 + 4.00260) × c²
Q = 0.0053471 u × c²
replace 1 u = 931.494 MeV/ c²
Q = 0.0053471 × c² × (931.494 MeV / c²)
cancel c² from the equation
Q = 0.0053471 × 931.494 MeV = 4.981 MeV
Mv + mv = 2mv providing each momentum is in the same direction.
1/2 mv^2 + 1/2 mv^2 = mv^2