can we use aluminium foil insted of gold foil?
then what would be happened?
is there any difference in the experiment if we take aluminium foil instead of gold foil ?

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Solution

Rutherford actually included a wide variety of different foils (such as: aluminum, iron, and lead), but his use of gold foil is most commonly spoke of.
Aluminum foil can also be used.

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