In Rutherford scattering experiment, what will be the correct angle for α scattering for an impact parameter b = 0.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Impact parameter $b \propto \cot \frac{\theta}{2}$
Here b = 0, hence $\theta$ = 180°
In Rutherford scattering experiment, what will be the correct angle for α scattering for an impact parameter b = 0.
Correct answer: option 4
Impact parameter $b \propto \cot \frac{\theta}{2}$
Here b = 0, hence $\theta$ = 180°