JEE Main 2004PhysicsElectrostaticsHardMCQ

JEE Main 2004Electrostatics Question with Solution

JEE Main 2004

Question

An -particle of energy is scattered through by a fixed uranium nucleus. The distance of the closest approach is of the order of

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Correct answer
C

Step-by-step explanation

At closest approach, all the kinetic energy of the -particle will converted into the potential energy of the system, K.E. = P.E.

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