Elastic Collision Recoil Angle
A neutron of mass undergoes an elastic collision with a carbon nucleus of mass , which is initially at rest. If the neutron is scattered at an angle of relative to its initial direction, what is the recoil angle of the carbon nucleus?
A
θ = 15.0°
B
θ = 4.76°
C
θ = 30°
D
θ = 45°
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