Question
Question: The distance of closest approach of ana-particle is fired at a nucleus with momentum p is r<sub>0</s...
The distance of closest approach of ana-particle is fired at a nucleus with momentum p is r0. When the a-particles are fired at the same nucleus with momentum 5p, the distance of closest approach will be –
A
5r0
B
25r0
C
51r0
D
251r0
Answer
251r0
Explanation
Solution
r0 =E2kZe2, E =2mP2