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The distance of closest approach of an alpha-particle fired towards a nucleus with momentum p is r. What will be the distance of closest approach when the momentum of alpha-particle is `2p`?

A

2r

B

4r

C

`r/2`

D

`r/4`

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  • The distance oif closest approach of an alpha-particle fired towards a nucleus with momentum p is r. What will be the distance of closest approach when the momentum of alpha-particle is 2p ?

    A
    `2r`
    B
    `4r`
    C
    `r//2`
    D
    `r//4`

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

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