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particle of charge +2e by a nucleus of charge +Ze. Calculate the impact parameter for an angle of
deflection of3 o• if the kinetic energy of the alpha particle is 6 x 10-13 J.

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3.(a) State Fermat's princi pie. Apply it to get the laws of reflection from a plane surface.
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(d) (i) Treating CH molecule as an united atom, derive its resultant molecular electronic states.

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Explain the nature, origin and significance of 21 em hydrogen line.

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Cal cui ate the change in rotational constant (Bv) when deuteri wn is substituted for hydrogen in a
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