When an 
-particle of mass 
moving with velocity 
bombards on a heavy nucleus of charge Ze , its distance of closest approach from the nucleus depends on 
as
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Let 
be the distance of closest-approach By conservation of mechanical energy
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