WBCS.LIVE practice question

A moving neutron collides with a stationary α-particle. The fraction of the kinetic energy lost by the neutron is:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1/4
  2. 1/16
  3. 9/25
  4. 16/25

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 16/25