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Q. In Rutherford scattering experiment, what will be. the correct angle for $ \alpha $ scattering for an impact parameter $ b=0 $

Jharkhand CECEJharkhand CECE 2010

Solution:

Impact parameter $ b\propto \cot \frac{\theta }{2} $ Here $ b=0,\, $ hence, $ \theta ={{180}^{o}} $