Question: Two protons are accelerated to the same speed and directed toward each other (perhaps in a large particle accelerator for example). 1. What minimum speed

Two protons are accelerated to the same speed and directed toward each other (perhaps in a large particle accelerator for example).

1. What minimum speed would be required to make the protons come within a distance l of each other?

2. What minimum speed would be required to make the protons come within a 1 nm of each other. How fast must each proton be traveling? Give your answer in meter / second.

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