Question: An alpha particle ( m = 6 . 6 4 x 1 0 - 2 7 kg q = 3 . 2 x 1 0

An alpha particle (m =6.64x10-27 kg q =3.2x10-19 C) is fired at a proton. If the alpha particle is moving at a velocity of 3.0x106 m/s [W] and the proton is moving with a velocity of 5.5x106 m/s[E] determine the distance of closest approach between the two particles. You may assume that the particles are far apart to start.

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