JEE Main2012PhysicsAtomic PhysicsActual
In the Rutherford experiment, -particles are scattered from a nucleus as shown. Out of the four paths, which path is not possible?
Options
- AD
- BB
- CC
- DA
Correct answer
C. C
Step-by-step solution
As -particles are doubly ionised helium He ⁺⁺ i.e. Positively charged and nucleus is also positively charged and we know that like charges repel each other.