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In the Rutherford experiment, $\alpha$-particles are scattered from a nucleus as shown. Out of the four paths, which path is not possible?

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$C$
$C$
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.
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