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A stream of particles α\alpha-particles encounters a stationary unknown nucleus in a cloud chamber. After a collision, the two nuclei are scattered in mutually perpendicular directions. If some kinetic energy is lost in the collision, the unknown nucleus must be
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Correct option: D
a nucleus heavier than an α\alpha-particle
Option D is correct because if kinetic energy is lost and the particles scatter perpendicularly, the unknown nucleus must be heavier than the alpha particle to conserve momentum.

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