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Grade 12th passModern Physics

In scattering experiment, find the distance of closest approach, if a 6 MeV alpha-particle is used
1) 3.2*10^-16 m 2) 2*10^-14 m
3) 4.6*10^-15 m 4) 3.2*10^-15 m
I know the formula I am only confused about the value of Z to be substituted. please solve and explain properly !

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7 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Arun
7 Years ago
Dear student
 
Assume the nucleus to be the copper.
 
hence z = 29
 
Hope it helps
 
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Arun (askIITians forum expert)
Profile image of Shivi .
7 Years ago
Why to take copper only why not some other element?
Please if someone can explain this as to why take copper and if not copper which other element can we take