In Separate Experiments, Four Different Particles Each Start from Far

question 4

Multiple Choice

In separate experiments, four different particles each start from far away with the same speed and impinge directly on a gold nucleus. The masses and charges of the particles are Rank the particles according to the distance of closest approach to the gold nucleus, from smallest to largest.

• A) 1, 2, 3, 4
• B) 4, 3, 2, 1
• C) 3, then 1 and 2 tie, then 4
• D) 4, then 1 and 2 tie, then 3
• E) 1 and 2 tie, then 3, then 4

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