In Geiger-Marsden experiment, if the initial speed of \alpha particle is doubled, then the closest distance of approach of the \alpha particle from the gold nucleus (Assume \alpha particle is projected straight towards the gold nucleus)

Correct Answer is : becomes one-fourth

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In Geiger-Marsden experiment, if the initial speed of α particle is doubled, then the closest distance of approach of the α particle from the gold nucleus (Assume α particle is projected straight towards the gold nucleus)

becomes doubled
becomes quadrupled
becomes half
becomes one-fourth

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