An $\alpha$-particle of energy $4\  MeV$ is scattered through $180^o $ by a fixed uranium nucleus. The distance of the closest approach is of the order of

  • A

    $1\ Å$

  • B

    ${10^{ - 10}}\ cm$

  • C

    ${10^{ - 12}}\ cm$

  • D

    ${10^{ - 15}}\ cm$

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