Collision!!! - Coulomb Scattering · Physics Brawl 2013 #FoL.7

Physics · electromagnetism

Problem

A positron and a helium nucleus are approaching each other, both are moving in a straight line, with the same speed v=2000km·s−1. What will the distance be between them in the moment when the positron stops (in the reference frame of the lab)? Express in pm. Solve it classically.

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