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

A

`5.3 xx 10^(-12) m`

B

`5.3 xx 10^(-13) m`

C

`5.3 xx 10^(-14) m`

D

`5.3 xx 10^(-15) m`

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