An alpha particle of energy $K \text{ MeV}$ is moving towards a nucleus of atomic number $Z$. The distance of closest approach of the alpha particle to the nucleus in metres is

  • A
    $7.2 \times 10^{-16} \frac{Z}{K}$
  • B
    $3.84 \times 10^{-16} \frac{Z}{K}$
  • C
    $14.4 \times 10^{-16} \frac{Z}{K}$
  • D
    $28.8 \times 10^{-16} \frac{Z}{K}$

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