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Rutherford's Alpha Scattering Experiment

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in rutherford exp.,why we keep alpha particle in a lead cavity////?

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Dear Student,
Lead is a good absorber and this property we use while performing Rutherford experiment.
In Rutherford experiment, Lead cavity was used to give a well collimated alpha radiation by absorbing extra particles.

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