University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321973610
Author: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 39, Problem 39.17E
(a)
To determine
The electrostatic potential of alpha particle before in stops both in joules and MeV.
(b)
To determine
The initial kinetic energy of alpha particle.
(c)
To determine
The initial speed of alpha particle.
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