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The angular momentum of the $α -$ particles which are scattered through large angles by the heavier nuclei, is conserved because

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of the nature of repulsive forces

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the kinetic energy is conserved

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C

the potential energy is conserved

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D

there is no external torque

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Solution

The correct option is C there is no external torque
The angular momentum of $α$ particles is conserved because there is no external torque.

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