An $\alpha$- particle of $5\ MeV$ energy strikes with a nucleus of uranium at stationary at an scattering angle of $180^o$. The nearest distance upto which $\alpha$- particle reaches the nucleus will be of the order of

  • [AIEEE 2004]
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  • A

    $1 \;\mathring A$

  • B

    ${10^{ - 10}}\;cm$

  • C

    ${10^{ - 12}}\;cm$

  • D

    ${10^{ - 15}}\;cm$

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