A Estimate the nuclear radii of an alpha particle and a nucleus of platinum ( ).

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Problem

1. a Estimate the nuclear radii of an alpha particle and a nucleus of platinum ( 78195Pt^{195}_{78} \text{Pt} ). (a) Estimate the nuclear radii of an alpha particle and a nucleus of platinum ( 78195Pt^{195}_{78} \text{Pt} ). (b) Determine the initial energy of an alpha particle directed towards the platinum nucleus such that the alpha particle stops just as the nuclear surfaces touch.

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