In the hypothetical atomic interaction shown in figure C9.13, suppose the atoms initially are separated by a very large distance but are approaching each other with kinetic energy . Roughly how close will the atoms get to each other eventually?





A. r = 0

B. r = 0.05 nm

C. r = 0.2 nm

D. r = 0.4 nm

E. Other (specify)


E. Other (specify)

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