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Question

In Rutherford's gold-foil experiment, it was expected that the α-particles should pass through the sheet of gold foil with little to no deflection. What was observed instead?

Accepted Answer

Most of the α-particles passed through the sheet of gold foil with little to no deflection, while a few were deflected at large angles.

Answer

All α-particles were deflected at large angles.

Answer

All α-particles passed through the sheet of gold foil with little to no deflection.

Answer

All α-particles were deflected in the exact opposite direction.