Finding Kinetic Energy of An Alpha Particle

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Homework Statement



Problem: "Find the kinetic energy of an alpha emitted during the alpha decay of Rn-220. Assume that the daughter Po-216, has zero recoil velocity."

Homework Equations



Ei = Ef

The Attempt at a Solution



BE = Binding Energy, KE = Kinetic Energy

(BE of Rn-220) = (BE of Alpha) + (BE of Po-216) + (KE of Alpha)

I just want to know if I am setting it up correctly. I can easily calculate BE for each of the particles, so that's not a problem. Thanks in advance!
 
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Yes, that's correct.
 
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