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What happens to an alpha particle hitting a nucleus head-on?
ADeflects about 45 degrees
BRebounds nearly straight back
CGets captured by nucleus
DPasses through undeviated
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Rebounds nearly straight back
With minimum impact parameter the alpha particle meets maximum repulsion and returns almost along its path.
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