(a) Derive an expression for the distance of closest approach of an a particle with kinetic energy...
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(a) Derive an expression for the distance of closest approach of an a particle with kinetic energy E to a massive nucleus of charge Ze. Assume that the nucleus is fixed in space.
(b) Find the distance of closest approach of a 5.0- and a 9.0-MeV a particle to a gold nucleus; the charge of the gold nucleus is 79e. Neglect the recoil of the gold nucleus.
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