The Closest Distance,r_min to a Gold Nucleus an Alpha Particle

question 10

Multiple Choice

The closest distance,r_min to a gold nucleus an alpha particle can get is 38.9 fm.The kinetic energy of the alpha particle is

• A)5.85 MeV.
• B)12.1 MeV.
• C)7.24 MeV.
• D)16.8 MeV.
• E)0 MeV.

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