Q.

Rutherford's experiment, which established the nuclear model of an atom, used a beam of :

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a

β-particles, which impinged on a metal foil and get absorbed.

b

Helium atoms, which impinged on a metal foil and got scattered. ·

c

Helium nuclei, which impinged on a metal foil and got scattered.

d

γ-rays, which impinged on a metal foil and ejected electron

answer is D.

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In his experiment Rutherford used beam of helium nuclei, which impinged on the metal foil and got scattered. So, option D is correct choice.

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