Which of the following statement is true about Rutherford’s experiment?

β

-particles, which impinged on a metal foil and got absorbed

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γ

-rays, which impinged on a metal foil and ejected electrons

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Helium atoms, which impinged on a metal foil and got scattered

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Helium nuclei, which impinged on a metal foil and got scattered

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Solution

The correct option is D Helium nuclei, which impinged on a metal foil and got scattered
According to Rutherford's experiment, $α -$ particles or helium nuclei impinged on a metal foil and got scattered.
Hence, the correct option is D.

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