The dimensionless parameter is used frequently in relativity. as y becomes larger and larger than 1, it means relativistic effects are becoming more and more important. what is y if v = 0.932c? a. 0.546 b. 0.362 c. 2.76 d. 3.83 e. 7.61

Explanation:

In the whole process , electric potential energy is converted into kinetic energy .

Kinetic energy = 3.83 MeV

= 3.83 x 1.6 x 10⁻¹⁶ J

= 6.128 x 10⁻¹⁶ J .

Let the closest distance of approach be r .

Electric potential energy = k Q q / r , Q is charge on nucleus , q is charge on alpha particle , r is closest distance .

Electric potential energy = 9 x 10⁹ x 79 x 1.6 x 10⁻¹⁹ x 2 x 1.6 x 10⁻¹⁹ / r

= 3640.32 x 10⁻²⁹ / r

So,

6.128 x 10⁻¹⁶= 3640.32 x 10⁻²⁹ / r

r = 3640.32 x 10⁻²⁹ / 6.128 x 10⁻¹⁶

= 594.05 x 10⁻¹³

= 59.405 x 10⁻¹²

= 59.405 pm .