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IB Physics HL

Theme A — Space, Time and Motion

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Theme B — The Particulate Nature of Matter

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Theme C — Wave Behaviour

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Theme D — Fields

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Theme E — Nuclear and Quantum Physics

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Tools and Inquiry — IB Physics skills

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E.1.5 Rutherford Scattering and Nuclear Radius – Check yourself

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  • Passing grade: B+
  • Time limit: 10 minutes
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1.
At the distance of closest approach the alpha particle's kinetic energy is
zero
maximum
half its initial value
equal to its potential energy
2.
The nuclear radius is proportional to
A
A1/3
A2
A−1
3.
If the kinetic energy of the incident alpha particle is doubled, the distance of closest approach
doubles
quadruples
halves
is unchanged
4.
A nucleus has A = 125. Its radius is about (R0 = 1.2 fm)
1.2 fm
15 fm
6.0 fm
3.0 fm
5.
A nucleus has twice as many nucleons as another. Its density is
the same
twice as large
half as large
1.26 times larger
6.
The distance of closest approach is calculated using conservation of
charge only
momentum only
angular momentum only
energy
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Part of Theme E — Nuclear and Quantum Physics — see every lesson and quiz in this unit.
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