MCQ
If the Thomson model of the atom was correct, then the result of Rutherford's gold foil experiment would have been:
  • $\alpha$-Particles pass through the gold foil deflected by small angles and with reduced speed.
  • B
    All $\alpha$-particles get bounced back by $180^{\circ}$.
  • C
    $\alpha$-Particles are deflected over a wide range of angles.
  • D
    All of the $\alpha$-particles pass through the gold foil without decrease in speed

Answer

Correct option: A.
$\alpha$-Particles pass through the gold foil deflected by small angles and with reduced speed.
a
As in Thomson model, protons are diffused (charge is not centered) $\alpha$-particles deviate by small angles and due to repulsion from protons, their speeddecreases.

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