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Published on: August 13, 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 
m while that of nucleus is 
m.
m while that of nucleus is m.
C
Electrons move in a circular pathe 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
The conclusion “Electrons move in a circular path of fixed energy called orbits” was given by Bohr’s model, not by Rutherford’s 
- particle scattering experiment.
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