Question

From the $\alpha$-particle scattering experiment, Rutherford concluded that

• A. $\alpha$- particles can come within a distance of the order of ${10}^{-14}$ m of the nucleus.
• B. The radius of the nucleus is less than ${10}^{-14}$ m
• C. Scattering follows coulomb's law
• D. The positively charged parts of the atom move with extremely high velocities

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A $\alpha$- particles can come within a distance of the order of ${10}^{-14}$ m of the nucleus.
B The radius of the nucleus is less than ${10}^{-14}$ m
C Scattering follows coulomb's law
D The positively charged parts of the atom move with extremely high velocities