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O-LevelPhysicsNuclear Physics5054/11 · May/June 2015 · Q401 Mark

A nucleus contains 94 protons and 240 nucleons. It emits an alpha-particle. How many protons and how many neutrons are in the nucleus produced?

A90 144
B90 236
C92 144
D92 236

✓ Correct answer

C: 92 144

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Nuclear Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, May/June 2015 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 40.

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