Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

The diagram shows the path of four α-particles of the same energy being scattered by the nucleus of an atom simultaneously. Which of these are/is not physically possible.

Options:

3 and 4

2 and 3

1 and 4

4 only

Correct Answer:

4 only

Explanation:

α-particles cannot be attracted by the nucleus.