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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?

PhysicsAtomic PhysicsJEE MainJEE Main 2012 (07 May Online)
Options:
  • A
    $D$
  • B
    $B$
  • C
    $C$
  • D
    $A$
Solution:
1442 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
$C$
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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