Lithium Atom Emitting Photon
One of the stable isotopes of lithium has 3 protons and 4 neutrons, so its atomic mass is
7. Assume that a lithium atom initially at rest radiates a photon
of energy 1.8488 eV and recoils. How long does it take for the recoiling atom to travel 1 mm?
Assume that the lithium atom travels in a straight line without any collisions.
Note: 1 amu = 1.66 x10-27 kg Be careful with the units!
t = s
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