An alpha nucleus of energy 
bombards a heavy nuclear target of charge 
. Then the distance of closest approach for the alpha nucleus will be proportional to
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
At distance of closest approach relative velocity of two particles is 
. Here target is considered as stationary, so 
-particle comes to rest instantaneously at distance of closest approach. Let required distance is 
, then from work energy-theorem.
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