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Homework Statement
A particle (nonrelativistic) of mass M and with kinetic energy E0 collides with an
electron at rest of mass m. Show from elementary considerations (i.e. rst year
physics) that the maximum energy of the electron after the collision is E0(4m/M).
Determine this energy for a 5.0 MeV alpha particle.
Homework Equations
E = 1/2 m V2
Pin = Pout
The Attempt at a Solution
I made v the subject of the formula in the kinetic energy equation. Then subbing this into the momentum equation just seems like a big mess. Where else should I start? or am I on the right track?
Thanks!