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A cosmic particle of mass $m$ undergoes a head-on elastic collision with a stationary helium nucleus of mass $4m$. What fraction of the particle's initial kinetic energy is transferred to the helium nucleus?

16% 36% 64% 80%

Correct Answer:

64%

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