In the Geiger-Marsden experiment, α particles are scattered by gold nuclei. The experimental results indicate that most α particles are
A. scattered only at small angles.
B. scattered only at large angles.
C. absorbed in the target.
D. scattered back along the original direction.

Question

In the Geiger-Marsden experiment, α particles are scattered by gold nuclei. The experimental results indicate that most α particles are
A.	scattered only at small angles.
B.	scattered only at large angles.
C.	absorbed in the target.
D.	scattered back along the original direction.

wolfe8 · Answer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geiger%E2%80%93Marsden_experiment