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An `alpha`- particle moving with initial kinetic energy K towards a nucleus of atomic number z approaches a distance 'd' at which it reverse its direction. Obtain the expression for the distance of closest approach 'd' in terms of the kinetic energy of ` alpha`- particle K.

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