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In a certain nuclear reactor, neutrons suddenly collide with carbon nuclei, which have 12 times the mass of neutrons. In a head-on elastic collision with a stationary carbon nucleus, what fraction of its initial speed does the neutron have after the collision?
A) 11/12
B) 1/12
C) 11/13
D) 5/6
E) 10/13
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This made my mark fly, thanks so much
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