How Accurate Are My Calculations on Alpha Particle Scattering and Energy?

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Hi,
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I calculated the scattered angle & the kinematic factors for both Al & Au to be

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Is what I did right?
Also
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E (Alpha) = stopping power x depth
= 250 x 0.5 = 125 keV
As for the maximum & the minimum scattered energy i didn't know how?
 
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Any feedback would be appreciated, I'm really struggling.