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Question
When alpha particles are sent towards a thin metal foil, most of them go straight through the foil because
Options
A.alpha particles are much heavier than electrons
B.alpha particles are positively charges
C.most part of the atom is empty space
D.alpha particles move with high speed
Solution
Since most part of atom is empty space, so, when a particles are sent towards a thin metal foil, most of them go straight through the foil.
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