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Homework Statement
A proton 2nm away from an oxygen nucleus is launched towards the nucleus with a velocity of 3.2E4 m/s. What is the closest approach?
Homework Equations
# of protons in oxy = 8
Ek =.5 mv^2
U = (kqQ)/(r)
The Attempt at a Solution
I know the answer to this question is 0.57 nm, and I also got this answer when I did this question very first time (that was like last week) however, now whenever I try this question I get 1.04 nm.
I am using this equation
change in Ek = work
-0.5mv^2 = - (9E9 x 1.6E-19^2 x 8) (1/Rf - 1/Ri)
0.5(1.67E-27)(3.2E4)^2/(9E9 x 1.6E-19^2 x 8) + 1/2nm = 1/Rf
Rf = 1.04E-9
I know I am making some mistake, but just cannot figure it out
