Is the probability of backward scattering (i.e.scattering of α - particals at angles greater than 90°) predicted by Thomson's mode! much less, about the same, or much greater than that predicted by Ruthorford's model?

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Is the probability of backward scattering (i.e.scattering of α - particals at angles greater than 90°) predicted by Thomson's mode! much less, about the same, or much greater than that predicted by Ruthorford's model? (A) much greater (B) much less (C) same (D) slightly greater

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Correct answer is (b) much less

Q. Is the probability of backward scattering (i.e.scattering of α - particals at angles greater than 90∘) predicted by Thomson's mode! much less, about the same, or much greater than that predicted by Ruthorford's model?

much greater

much less

same

slightly greater

Correct answer is (b) much less

Q. Is the probability of backward scattering (i.e.scattering of $α$ - particals at angles greater than $9 0^{\circ}$ ) predicted by Thomson's mode! much less, about the same, or much greater than that predicted by Ruthorford's model?