a proper defination of "distance of closest approach."

Dear Student!

Distance of closest approach is defined as the minimum distance of the charged particle from the nucleus at which initial kinetic energy of of the particle is equal to the potential energy due to the charged nucleus. In case the particle is moving for a head-on collision, this is the distance from nucleus at which it rebounds back.

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hi wat must b the minimum no. of days for stating final prep. of physics as exams on 1st march

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u will require around 8-10 days 2 do d full syllabus

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