In Separate Experiments, Four Different Particles Each Start from Far

question 27

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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