An alpha particle with kinetic energy T = 0.50 MeV is deflected through an angle of 0

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An alpha particle with kinetic energy T = 0.50 MeV is deflected through an angle of 0 = 90° by the Coulomb field of a stationary Hg nucleus. Find:
(a) The least curvature radius of its trajectory;
(b) The minimum approach distance between the particle and the nucleus.
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University Physics with Modern Physics

ISBN: 978-0133977981

14th edition

Authors: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman

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