Question

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

• A. $D$
• B. $B$
• C. $C$
• D. $A$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$C$

Answer 2

As $\alpha$-particles are doubly ionised helium $He^{++}$ i.e. Positively charged and nucleus is also positively charged and we know that like charges repel each other.