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Question
From the α-particle scattering experiment, Rutherford concluded that
Options
A.α-particle can come within a distance of the order of 10-14 m from the nucleus
B.the radius of the nucleus is less than 10-14 m
C.scattering followed Coulomb′s law
D.the positively charged parts of the atom move with extremely high velocities
Solution
From α particle scattering experiment, distance of closest approach of α particle with nucleus came out to be of the order of 10-14 m.
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