What was the source of alpha particles in the Rutherford alpha scattering experiment?

Helium nucleus

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Argon nucleus

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Hydrogen nucleus

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The correct option is A Helium nucleus
The source of alpha particles in the Rutherford alpha scattering experiment is helium nuclei.

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