The energy of a proton is 1.0 MeV below the top of a 6.8-fm-wide energy barrier
What is the probability that the proton will tunnel through the barrier? (1 eV = 1.60 × 10-19 J,
mproton = 1.67 × 10-27 kg, h = 1.055 × 10-34 J ? s, h = 6.626 × 10-34 J ? s)
A) 0.051
B) 0.048
C) 0.056
D) 0.053
Answer: A
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