An alpha particle of energy 5 MeV is scattered through 180° by a fixed uranium nucleus…

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An alpha particle of energy 5 MeV is scattered through 180° by a fixed uranium nucleus. The distance of closest approach is of the order of
  1. 1 Å
  2. 10–10 cm
  3. 10–12 cm
  4. 10–15 cm

Answer

(C) 10 –12 cm

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