In the Geiger-Marsden experiment, the force that scatters particles is
A
nuclear force
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B
coulomb force
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C
both A and B
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D
gravitational force
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Solution
The correct option is B coulomb force Coulomb force is responsible for scattering of particles. When the alpha particles (positive in charge) get closer to the nucleus, which is positive in charge, they get repelled through various angles.