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AP Physics C: Mechanics/Unit 4 – Linear Momentum
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Two-Dimensional Elastic Collision

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A proton of mass mpm_p moving with velocity vv undergoes an elastic collision with a stationary alpha particle of mass 4mp4m_p. After the collision, the proton is scattered at an angle of 60° relative to its initial direction. What is the recoil angle of the alpha particle?

A

45°

B

90°

C

60°

D

53.8°

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