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Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics All Topic Question for Revision Test MCQ (Single Correct)

The Rutherford scattering experiment proves that an atom consists of

A
a sphere of positive charge in which electrons are embedded like seeds of water-melon
B
a sphere of negative charge in which protons are embedded like seeds of water-melon
C
a sphere of electron cloud in which the positive charge is placed at the center of the sphere
D
a sphere of neutral charge

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C

Rutherford's model states that an atom is a sphere of diameter about with whole of its positive charge concentrated at the center and electron revolves around this center.

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