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An alpha particle with kinetic energy `10 Me V` is heading toward a stationary tin nucleus of atomic number 50. Calculate the distance of closest approach (Fig . 3.23).
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`14.4xx10^(-16)` m

B

`1.7xx10^(-7)` m

C

`1.5xx10^(-12)` m

D

`14.4xx10^(-15)` m

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