Question

why gravitational effects are not considered in α-particle scattering experiment ?

Answer 1

@electrokid any idea ?

Answer 2

for gravitation to cause any effect, you need substantial mass!
mass of earth, fine is large
by the mass of alpha particles is so small that the mass of earth is not enough to make any substantial difference.
use \(W_\alpha=m_\alpha g\) = weight to check.

Answer 3

by gravitation, I mean the "gravitational field"

Answer 4

http://papers.xtremepapers.com/CIE/Cambridge%20International%20A%20and%20AS%20Level/Physics%20(9702)/9702_w04_qp_4.pdf Question 2 part b

Answer 5

same thing. use the gravitational potential energy instead of weight :)
then compare it with the kinetic energy of the particles.

Answer 6

ok thanks for the help :D

Answer 7

np.