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  4. In the Rutherford experiment, α-particles are scattered from a nucleus as shown. Out of the four paths, which path is not possible?

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Q. In the Rutherford experiment, $\alpha$-particles are scattered from a nucleus as shown. Out of the four paths, which path is not possible?Physics Question Image

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Solution:

As $\alpha$-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.