Physics · Atomic Structure
In Rutherford's alpha (α) particle scattering experiment, the large-angle deflection of alpha particles from the gold foil is primarily due to which of the following?
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- 1Decrease in kinetic energy
- 2Gravitational force of attraction
- 3Electrostatic force of repulsion from the positive nucleus✓
- 4Increase in kinetic energy
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Electrostatic force of repulsion from the positive nucleus
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