A projectile alpha particle is headed directly toward a

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A projectile alpha particle is headed directly toward a target aluminum nucleus. Both objects are assumed to be spheres. What energy is required of the alpha particle if it is to momentarily stop just as its surface touches the surface of the aluminum nucleus? Assume that the target nucleus remains stationary.

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