The minimum speed of a proton to break atoms?
The minimum speed of proton+neutron to break atoms?
The same about neutrons, electrons
2007-08-31 18:11:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
In the conventional chain reaction, neutrons are used to break atoms. The "speed" depends on the reaction by-product atoms, neutrons created, and energy released, which is unique for each by-product pair.
2007-08-31 18:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends very much on the atoms you are trying to break. But neutrons have the useful property that they are not repelled by an atomic nucleus, so can penetrate one and cause interesting effects even if moving at low speed. Which is how a nuclear reactor works.
2007-09-01 01:22:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure that it is between 5-7 MPH, except electrons which are about 20% faster.
2007-09-01 01:24:20 · answer #3 · answered by Joe B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋