In Rutherford's alpha-particle scattering experiment, only a few alpha particles rebound back because Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A, B Only
- B, E Only
- C, D Only
- A, C, E Only
Answer
(4) A, C, E Only
Solution
A: The nucleus is extremely small compared with the atom, so very few -particles pass close to it. Correct.
B: Charge of an -particle =+2e, of a gold nucleus =+79e; not equal. Incorrect.
C: Only -particles with a very small (nearly zero) impact parameter are scattered through about 180 ; there are only a few such particles. Correct.
D: All -particles of the beam have nearly the same kinetic energy. Incorrect.
E: Rebounding needs a nearly head-on collision, which happens only for a few -particles. Correct.
A, C, E only
Answer: (4)