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A proton and an alpha particle having equal velocities approach a target nucleus. They come momentarily to rest and then…

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A proton and an alpha particle having equal velocities approach a target nucleus. They come momentarily to rest and then reverse their directions. The ratio of the distance of closest approach of the proton to that of the alpha particle will be :

a

\(\frac{1}{2}\)

b

2

c

\(\frac{1}{4}\)

d

4

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