An alpha particle (which has two protons) is sent directly toward a target nucleus containing 92 protons.

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An alpha particle (which has two protons) is sent directly toward a target nucleus containing 92 protons. The alpha particle has an initial kinetic energy of 0.48pJ. 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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Fundamentals of Physics

ISBN: 978-0471758013

8th Extended edition

Authors: Jearl Walker, Halliday Resnick

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