If a Proton of Kinetic Energy 10

question 30

Multiple Choice

If a proton of kinetic energy 10.0 MeV encounters a rectangular potential energy barrier of height 30.0 MeV and width 1.0 * 10^-15 m,what is the probability that the proton will tunnel through the barrier?

• A)0.10
• B)0.15
• C)0.18
• D)0.20
• E)0.45

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