Question: A proton is directed such that it comes within 1 . 3 1 0 - 1 5 m of a carbon nucleus. ( a )

A proton is directed such that it comes within 1.310-15 m of a carbon nucleus.
(a) How much kinetic energy must the proton have initially to get this close to (i.e., "collide" with) the carbon nucleus?
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(b) What is the corresponding speed of the proton?
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(c) What potential would be needed to give the proton this much kinetic energy? Assume the target carbon nucleus is completely ionized (missing all electrons), and that the collision is head-on.
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