In the Rutherford experiment, $\alpha$-particles are scattered from a nucleus as shown. Out of the four…
In the Rutherford experiment, $\alpha$-particles are scattered from a nucleus as shown. Out of the four paths, which path is not possible?
$D$
$B$
$C$
$A$
Solution
As $\alpha$-particles are doubly ionised helium $\mathrm{He}^{++}$i.e. Positively charged and nucleus is also positively charged and we know that like charges repel each other.
