University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 44 - Particle Physics and Cosmology - Problems - Exercises - Page 1520: 44.21

Answer

116 MeV.

Work Step by Step

The kinetic energy comes from the mass-energy decrease between the starting particle and the final particles. Use data from Table 44.3. $$1189MeV-938.3MeV-135.0 MeV= 116 MeV$$ The KE release is 116 MeV.
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