Distance of closest approach Formula

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Distance of Closest Approach is the distance to which an alpha particle comes closer to the nucleus. Check FAQs
r0=[Coulomb]4Z([Charge-e]2)[Atomic-m](v2)
r0 - Distance of Closest Approach?Z - Atomic Number?v - Velocity of alpha particle?[Coulomb] - Coulomb constant?[Charge-e] - Charge of electron?[Atomic-m] - Atomic mass unit?

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2.4E+9Edit=9E+9417Edit(1.6E-192)1.7E-27(6.34Edit2)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
r0=[Coulomb]4Z([Charge-e]2)[Atomic-m](v2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
r0=[Coulomb]417([Charge-e]2)[Atomic-m](6.34m/s2)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
r0=9E+9417(1.6E-19C2)1.7E-27kg(6.34m/s2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
r0=9E+9417(1.6E-192)1.7E-27(6.342)
Next Step Evaluate
r0=0.23504079171485m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
r0=2350407917.1485A
LAST Step Rounding Answer
r0=2.4E+9A

Distance of closest approach Formula Elements

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Constants
Distance of Closest Approach
Distance of Closest Approach is the distance to which an alpha particle comes closer to the nucleus.
Symbol: r0
Measurement: LengthUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Atomic Number
Atomic Number is the number of protons present inside the nucleus of an atom of an element.
Symbol: Z
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Velocity of alpha particle
Velocity of alpha particle is a vector quantity (it has both magnitude and direction), and is the time rate of change of position (of a particle).
Symbol: v
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coulomb constant
Coulomb constant appears in Coulomb's law and quantifies the electrostatic force between two point charges. It plays a fundamental role in the study of electrostatics.
Symbol: [Coulomb]
Value: 8.9875E+9
Charge of electron
Charge of electron is a fundamental physical constant, representing the electric charge carried by an electron, which is the elementary particle with a negative electric charge.
Symbol: [Charge-e]
Value: 1.60217662E-19 C
Atomic mass unit
Atomic mass unit is a standard unit of mass used to express atomic and molecular weights on a scale relative to the mass of an unbound neutral atom of carbon-12.
Symbol: [Atomic-m]
Value: 1.66054E-27 kg

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How to Evaluate Distance of closest approach?

Distance of closest approach evaluator uses Distance of Closest Approach = ([Coulomb]*4*Atomic Number*([Charge-e]^2))/([Atomic-m]*(Velocity of alpha particle^2)) to evaluate the Distance of Closest Approach, The Distance of closest approach formula is defined as is the distance to which an alpha particle comes closer to the nucleus. Distance of Closest Approach is denoted by r0 symbol.

How to evaluate Distance of closest approach using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Distance of closest approach, enter Atomic Number (Z) & Velocity of alpha particle (v) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Distance of closest approach

What is the formula to find Distance of closest approach?
The formula of Distance of closest approach is expressed as Distance of Closest Approach = ([Coulomb]*4*Atomic Number*([Charge-e]^2))/([Atomic-m]*(Velocity of alpha particle^2)). Here is an example- 2.4E+19 = ([Coulomb]*4*17*([Charge-e]^2))/([Atomic-m]*(6.34^2)).
How to calculate Distance of closest approach?
With Atomic Number (Z) & Velocity of alpha particle (v) we can find Distance of closest approach using the formula - Distance of Closest Approach = ([Coulomb]*4*Atomic Number*([Charge-e]^2))/([Atomic-m]*(Velocity of alpha particle^2)). This formula also uses Coulomb constant, Charge of electron, Atomic mass unit constant(s).
Can the Distance of closest approach be negative?
Yes, the Distance of closest approach, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Distance of closest approach?
Distance of closest approach is usually measured using the Angstrom[A] for Length. Meter[A], Millimeter[A], Kilometer[A] are the few other units in which Distance of closest approach can be measured.
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