the position of electrons was not mentione in the rutherfords atomic model. is this true ?

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Yes, the exact position of the electrons from the nucleus was not mentioned in Rutherford's model of atom.
In his model the electrons revolve around the nucleus with fast speed just like planets around the sun.

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