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A proton, of mass m and speed v, strikes an alpha-particle (which consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons) at rest.
 
  If the collision is completely elastic, what speed will the -particle have after the collision? (Assume the neutron's mass equals the proton's mass.) A) zero
  B) 3/2 v
  C) 2/5 v
  D) 2/3 v
  E) 5/3 v

Question 2

Which is NOT a critical factor that determines the habitability of a rocky planet?
 
  A) size
  B) distance from parent star
  C) presence of a magnetic field
  D) presence of an atmosphere



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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NClaborn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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