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Suppose an alpha particle accelerated by a potential of V volt is allowed to collide with a nucleus whose atomic number is Z, then the distance of closest approach of alpha particle to the nucleus is

A

`14.4Z/VÅ`

B

`14.4V/ZÅ`

C

`1.44Z/VÅ`

D

`1.44V/ZÅ`

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