Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

In Rutherford scattering experiment, what will be the correct angle for α scattering for an impact parameter b = 0.

Options:

90°

270°

180°

Correct Answer:

180°

Explanation:

Impact parameter $b \propto \cot \frac{\theta}{2}$

Here b = 0, hence $\theta$ = 180°