If an alpha particle with energy 7.7 MeV is bombarded on a thin gold foil, the closest distance from nucleus it can reach is 
m. (Atomic number of gold 
and 
in SI units)
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
At closest approach, KE converts to PE :
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