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Which one did Rutherford consider to be supported by the
results of experiments in which alpha-particles were scattered
by gold foil?
(a) The nucleus of an atom is held together by forces which
are much stronger than electrical or gravitational forces.
(b) The force of repulsion between an atomic nucleus and
an alpha-particle varies with distance according to inverse
square law.
(c) alpha-particles are nuclei of Helium atoms.
(d) Atoms can exist with a series of discrete energy levels
Answer: (b) The force of repulsion between an atomic nucleus and
an alpha-particle varies with distance according to inverse
square law.
