Question

Rutherford's experiment, which established the nuclear model of the atom, used a beam of

• A. $\beta$-particles, which impinged on a metal foil and got absorbed
• B. $\gamma$-rays, which impinged on a metal foil and ejected electrons
• C. Helium atom, which impinged on a metal foil and got scattered
• D. Helium nuclei, which impinged on a metal foil and got scattered

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Correct answer is (d) Helium nuclei, which impinged on a metal foil and got scattered