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When atoms are bombarded with alpha particles, only a few in million suffer deflection, others pass out undeflected. This is because
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Q. When atoms are bombarded with alpha particles, only a few in million suffer deflection, others pass out undeflected. This is because
Structure of Atom
A
The force of repulsion on the moving alpha particle is small
15%
B
The force of attraction on the alpha particle to the oppositely charged electrons is very small
17%
C
There is only one nucleus and large number of electrons
11%
D
The nucleus occupies much smaller volume compared to the volume of the atom
56%
Solution:
The nucleus occupies much smaller volume compared to the volume of the atom.