The distance of closest approach of an α- particle fired towards a nucleus with momentum p,is r. The distance of closest approach when the momentum of α-particle is 2p is
2r
r/4
4r
r/2
A
r/4
B
2r
C
4r
D
r/2
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12mv2=q1q24πϵ0r
Initially, p22m=2eq4πϵ0r ----(1)
Now, (2p)22m=2eq4πϵ0r1 ----(II)
Equation (I)÷(ii)
14=r1r
r1=r4
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