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An alpha particle of energy `5 MeV` is scattered through `180^(@)` by a found uramiam nucleus . The distance of closest approach is of the order of

A

`1 A`

B

`10^(-10)cm`

C

`10^(-12)`cm

D

`10^(-15)` cm

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