Atomic StructureHard
Question
An alphanucleus of energy 1/2 mv2 bombards a heavy nuclear target of charge Ze. Then the distance of closest approach for the alpha nucleus will be proportional to
Options
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B.v2
C.
D.
Solution
At the distance of closest approach d,
Kinetic energy = Potential energy
mv2 = 
where,
Ze = charge of target nucleus
2e = charge of alpha nucleus
mv2 = kinetic energy of alpha nucleus of mass m moving with velocity v.
or,
∴ d ∝ 
.
Kinetic energy = Potential energy
mv2 = where,
Ze = charge of target nucleus
2e = charge of alpha nucleus
mv2 = kinetic energy of alpha nucleus of mass m moving with velocity v. or,
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