Atoms And Nuclei Question 295

Question: In the Rutherford experiment, a-particles are scattered from a nucleus as shown. Out of the four paths, which path is not possible?

Options:

A) D

B) B

C) C

D) A

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • As a-particles are doubly ionized helium $ H{{e}^{++}} $ i.e. positively charged and nucleus is also positively charged and we know that like charges repel each other.


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