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Explain distance of closest approach and impact parameter with illustrations.

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  • The distance of closest approach of an alpha -particle fired at nucleus with momentum p is d. The distence of closest approach when the alpha -particle is fired at same nucleus with momentum 3p will be

    A
    3d
    B
    `(d)/(3)`
    C
    9d
    D
    `(d)/(9)`