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Published on: August 14, 2026
Which statement regarding Rutherford's scattering experiment is not correct?
A
Alpha particle had enough energy to pass from gold foil in the Rutherford's experiment.
B
Most of the 
-particles passed through the gold foil undeflected.
-particles passed through the gold foil undeflected.
C
A small fraction of the 
-particles was deflected by small angles.
-particles was deflected by small angles.
D
Nearly all 
-particles bounced back, i.e., were deflected by nearly 
.
-particles bounced back, i.e., were deflected by nearly .
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
In Rutherford's scattering experiment, a very few 
- particles ( 
in 20,000 ) bounced back, i.e., were deflected by nearly 
.
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