A proton of mass m is moving with initial speed v0 directly


A proton of mass m is moving with initial speed v0 directly toward the center of an alpha atom of mass 4m, which is initially at rest. Both atoms have a positive charge, therefore they will not come in direct contact. Determine the speed of the alpha atom

A) when the distance between the two atoms if a minimum and

B) when the atoms are far apart.

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