Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The nuclear model of the atom

The nuclear model of the atom — practice question

When a source of $\alpha$-particles is aimed at a thin metal foil, the particles are deflected. Which result from this experiment gives evidence for a small charged nucleus?

  • AA small proportion of the $\alpha$-particles come straight back from the foil towards the source.
  • BA small proportion of the $\alpha$-particles pass straight through the foil.
  • CSome of the $\alpha$-particles are deflected by an angle of less than $90^{\circ}$.
  • DSome of the $\alpha$-particles follow a curved path after leaving the foil.

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