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Write the relation for (i) the distance of closest approach and (ii) impact parameter.

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(i) `r_0=(Ze(2e))/(4pi in_0(1/2 mv^2))`
(ii) `b=1/(4pi in_0) (Ze^2cot theta//2)/((1/2 mv^(2)))`
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