NEET PhysicsClass 12Alpha-particle scattering and Rutherford's nuclear modelEasySingle correct

When a beam of alpha particles is fired at a thin gold foil, most pass almost straight through, but a very small fraction bounce back at angles greater than 90°. What does the rare large-angle scattering show?

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When a beam of alpha particles is fired at a thin gold foil, most pass almost straight through, but a very small fraction bounce back at angles greater than 90°. What does the rare large-angle scattering show?

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