The Energy of a Proton Is 1

question 8

Multiple Choice

The energy of a proton is 1.0 MeV below the top of a 1.2-MeV-high energy barrier that is 6.8 fm wide. What is the probability that the proton will tunnel through the barrier? (1 eV = 1.60 × 10^-19 J, ^mproton = 1.67 × 10^-27 kg, = 1.055 × 10^-34 J ∙ s, h = 6.626 × 10^-34 J ∙ s)

• A) 11%
• B) 9.1%
• C) 14%
• D) 7.5%

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