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Rutherford's Model of an Atom

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How did Rutherford conclude that $α$ -particles were not deflected by the attraction of electrons inside the atom?

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Rutherford concluded that the alpha particles were deflected by the nucleus because the alpha particles and nucleus both are positive charge.

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