Question : Which one did Rutherford consider to be supported by the results of experiments in which α-particles were scattered by gold foil?
A. The nucleus of an atom is held together by forces which are much stronger than electrical or gravitational forces.
B. The force of repulsion between an atomic nucleus and an α-particle varies with distance according to inverse square law.
C. α-particles are nuclei of Helium atoms.
D. Atoms can exist with a series of discrete energy levels
Answer:B
Question : Which one did Rutherford consider to be supported by the results of experiments in which α-particles were scattered by gold foil?
A. The nucleus of an atom is held together by forces which are much stronger than electrical or gravitational forces. B. The force of repulsion between an atomic nucleus and an α-particle varies with distance according to inverse square law. C. α-particles are nuclei of Helium atoms. D. Atoms can exist with a series of discrete energy levels