KCET2024PhysicsAtomic Physics
In alpha particle scattering experiment, if v is the initial velocity of the particle, then the distance of closest approach is d . If the velocity is doubled, then the distance of closest approach changes to:
Options
- A4 d
- B2 d
- Cd 2
- Dd 4
Correct answer
D. d 4
Step-by-step solution
If r₀ be the distance of closest approach, then ( KE )_ = (Z e)(2 e) 4 ₀ (r₀ )_ 1 2 m v_ ^2= (Z e)(2 e) 4 ₀ (r₀ )_ v_ ^2 1 (r₀ )_ (r₀ )_ 1 v_ ^2 (r₀ )_ _i (r₀ )_ _f = v_ _f ^2 v_ i ^2 = (2 v_ _i )^2 v_ _i ^2 =4 (r₀ )_ _f = (r₀ ) _i 4 = d 4 [ (r₀ )_ _i =d ]