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In a Rutherford scattering experiment, when a projectile of charge Z1 and mass M1 approaches a target nucleus of charge Z2 and mass M2, the distance of closest approach is r0. The energy of the projectile is
- 1directly proportional to Z1Z2✓
- 2inversely proportional to Z1
- 3directly proportional to mass M1
- 4directly proportional to M1 × M2
Correct answer
directly proportional to Z1Z2
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