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What is the probability of alpha-particles with kinetic energy? 5j MeV tunnelling through the potential barrier of a polonium nucleus?

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Solution :To evaluate the probability, apply the formula
`w=e^(-a),"where "a=(2R)/hsqrt(2m(U_(0)-K))`
Here `U_(0)` is the height of the Coulomb barrier, and K is the kinetic energy of the alpha-particle. For data on the radius of the polonium NUCLEUS and on the barrier height.


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