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Published on: August 12, 2026
Which of the following conclusions could not be derived from Rutherford's 
-particle scattering experiment?
A
Most of the space in the atom is empty
B
The radius of the atom is about 
, while that of nucleus is 
.
, while that of nucleus is .
C
Electrons move in a circular path of fixed energy called orbits.
D
Electrons and the nucleus are held together by electrostatic forces of attraction.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Bohr put forward the concept of electrons that move in a circular path of fixed energy called orbits. It is not derived from Rutherford's scattering experiment.
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