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    How can I calculate the smallest speed of a proton in a nucleus?

    Hey. I'm just a first year, so I haven't taken anything related to quantum. But maybe you may find my attempt at this useful: So by pythagoras, the Delta v in three dimensions should be this. Assuming that the atom is uniform(all deltas are equal): so according to this interpretation "n"...
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    Calculate work done on charged object between plates

    Homework Statement I am trying to calculate the theoretical time that it takes for a small piece of aluminium foil on a bottom plate to reach a top plate. The plates have a potential difference created by a 3kV Cockcroft–Walton generator. The plates are short cylinders with a surface area of...