The maximum K.E found in alpha particle of natural origin is 7.7 MeV. Find the closest distance of approach for the gold nucleus (Z=79 for gold)
An α -particle of energy 5 MeV is scattered through 180∘ by gold nucleus. The instance of closest approach is of the order of
An alpha particle of 5MeV at a large distance proceeds towards a gold nucleus (Z=79) to make a head on collision. The closest distance of approach from the centre of gold nucleus is: