An alpha nucleus of energy $\frac{1}{2}mv^2$ bombards a heavy nuclear target of charge $Ze.$ Then the distance of closest approach for the alpha nucleus will be proportional to

  • [AIPMT 2010]
  • [AIEEE 2006]
  • A

    $v^2$

  • B

    $\frac{1}{{Ze}}$

  • C

    $\frac{1}{m}$

  • D

    $\;\frac{1}{{{v^4}}}$

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