A (20 mathrm{MeV}) alpha particle is fired toward a ({ }^{238} mathrm{U}) nucleus. It follows the path

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A \(20 \mathrm{MeV}\) alpha particle is fired toward a \({ }^{238} \mathrm{U}\) nucleus. It follows the path shown in Figure P29.53. What is the alpha particle's speed when it is closest to the nucleus, \(20 \mathrm{fm}\) from its center? Assume that the nucleus doesn't move.

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

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