MadSci Network: Physics
Query:

Re: What is the velocity of a 546 KeV beta particle?

Area: Physics
Posted By: Zac Abraham, Nuclear Reactor Operator, USN
Date: Sat Sep 20 18:36:06 1997
Area of science: Physics
ID: 874621965.Ph
Message:
Paul,
  Using the equation, Kinetic energy is equal to one-half times mass times 
velocity squared, you can derive velocity, knowing the mass, and kinetic 
energy.  For alphas, of course the mass is  7294 units electron mass; the beta will only be one electron mass unit. One electron 
mass unit in this case being 9.1093897x10 -31 kg.  Good luck.  If you have 
any further questions, feel free to e-mail me.
Zac

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