Distance of closest approach, Deviations in alpha scattering experiment, Nuclear density, IB Physics

Title: "Calculating Distance of Closest Approach, Deviations, and Nuclear Density"
Introduction: Explain that this presentation will explore the calculation of the distance of closest approach, deviations from Rutherford scattering, and the concept of nuclear density.
Define Terms: Explain terms like "distance of closest approach," "kinetic energy," and "potential energy."
Energy Basics: Briefly introduce the concept of energy conservation, emphasizing that the total energy of a system remains constant.
Equation: Write the energy conservation equation: KE_initial + PE_initial = KE_final + PE_final.
Breakdown: Explain the meaning of each term in the equation and how they relate to the particles' positions.
Solving for Distance of Closest Approach
Rearranging: Show how to rearrange the equation to solve for the distance of closest approach.
Deviations from Rutherford Scattering

Explanation: Describe how Rutherford's model predicted all alpha particles would pass through with minor deflections, but experimental results showed deviations.
Causes: Explain factors such as multiple scattering and the finite size of the nucleus contributing to these deviations.
Nuclear Density

Definition: Introduce the concept of nuclear density as the concentration of nuclear matter within an atomic nucleus.

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