Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Atoms, nuclei and radiation

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

Which statement about the alpha-particle scattering experiment gives evidence that the nucleus exists?

  • AA tiny proportion of the alpha-particles are deflected through large angles.
  • BSlower alpha-particles are deflected through larger angles.
  • CThe kinetic energies of the deflected alpha-particles are unchanged.
  • DThe number of alpha-particles deflected depends on the thickness of the foil.

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