Example Problem
The potential energy of an object is given by U(x) = 8x2 - x4, where U is in joules and x is in
(a) Determine the force acting on this object.
(b) At what positions is this object in equilibrium?
(c) Which of these equilibrium positions are stable and which are unstable?
metres.
111 Unit 2 Concepts and Definitions Prof Mark Lester
Exam Part B Example
A neutron of mass m moving with velocity v collides head-on and elastically with a stationary nucleus of mass M.
(a) Show that the velocity of the nucleus after the collision, U, is given by
U= 2m v (m+M)
(b) Hence show that the neutron loses a fraction f of its energy where
f= 4mM (m+M)
10marks 5 marks
(c) A fast neutron enters a target of carbon nuclei which may be assumed to have masses 12 times that of the neutron. How many head-on collisions will it take
before the neutron loses 95% of its energy?
4 marks
(d) Suggest one reason why in a real reactor a neutron is likely to make more
collisions with the moderator nuclei before losing this much energy
2
1 mark
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