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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

The impact parameter for an \(\alpha\)-particle approaching a target nucleus is minimum when the scattering angle \(\theta\) is

  1. A 0
  2. B \((\pi / 4) rad\)
  3. C \((\pi / 2) rad\)
  4. D \((\pi ) rad\)
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(D) \((\pi ) rad\)

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\(b \propto \cot(\theta/2)\) For minimum \(b\), \(\cot(\theta/2) = 0\). \(\theta/2 = \pi/2\) \(\theta = \pi\)
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