Kinetic Energy in a 2D Elastic Collision
A neutron of mass m undergoes an elastic collision with a stationary carbon nucleus of mass 12m. If the neutron is scattered at an angle of 60° relative to its initial direction, what fraction of its initial kinetic energy does it retain?
A
2/3
B
157/169
C
3/4
D
1/2
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