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.