Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of the beta particle emitted in the following decay scheme: 12 N → 12 C* + e + + v 12 C* → 12 C + γ (4.43 MeV). The atomic mass of 12 N is 12.018613 u.

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Given: ¹²N → ¹²C* + e⁺ + v

¹²C* → ¹²C + γ

Adding the two reactions:

Max K.E of β-particle ={[mass of¹²N – mass of ¹²C] × c²} –4.43Mev

Note: for max K.E β-particle, K.E of ν is considered zero

Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of the beta particle emitted in the following decay scheme:12N → 12C* + e+ + v12C* → 12C + γ (4.43 MeV).The atomic mass of 12N is 12.018613 u.

Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of the beta particle emitted in the following decay scheme:
¹²N → ¹²C* + e⁺ + v

¹²C* → ¹²C + γ (4.43 MeV).

The atomic mass of ¹²N is 12.018613 u.