AP EAMCET202316 May 2023Evening ShiftPhysicsAtomic PhysicsActual
An alpha particle of energy K MeV is moving towards a nucleus of atomic number Z . The distance of closest approach of the alpha particle to the nucleus in metres is
Options
- A7.2 10⁻¹⁶ Z K
- B3.84 10⁻¹⁶ Z K
- C14.4 10⁻¹⁶ Z K
- D28.8 10⁻¹⁶ Z K
Correct answer
D. 28.8 10⁻¹⁶ Z K
Step-by-step solution
At the distance of closest approach the whole kinetic energy get converted into potential energy. aligned & K . E = 2 Ze ^2 4 ₀ r & r = 2 ze ^2 4 ₀ k ( mev ) =9 10^9 2 eZ k 10^6 & r =28.8 10⁻¹⁶ Z k aligned