Fundamentals of Physics, Volume 1, Chapter 1-20
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Author: David Halliday
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 24, Problem 100P
An alpha particle (which has two protons) is seat directly toward a target nucleus containing 92 protons. The alpha particle has an initial kinetic energy of 0.48 pJ. What is the least center-to-center distance the alpha particle will be from the target nucleus, assuming the nucleus does not move?
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Chapter 24 Solutions
Fundamentals of Physics, Volume 1, Chapter 1-20
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