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Use energy methods to calculate the distance of closest approach for a head-on collision between an alpha particle having initial energy of 0.500 MeV and a gold nucleus (197 Au) at rest. Assume the gold nucleus remains at rest during the collision.

Use energy methods to calculate the distance of closest approach for a head-on collision between an alpha particle having initial energy of 0.500 MeV and a gold nucleus (197 Au) at rest. Assume the gold nucleus remains at rest during the collision.

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Use energy methods to calculate the distance of closest approach for a head-on collision between an alpha particle having initial energy of 0.500 MeV and a gold nucleus (197 Au) at rest. Assume the gold nucleus remains at rest during the collision.
Transcribed Image Text:Use energy methods to calculate the distance of closest approach for a head-on collision between an alpha particle having initial energy of 0.500 MeV and a gold nucleus (197 Au) at rest. Assume the gold nucleus remains at rest during the collision.
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