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When atoms are bombarded with alpha particles, only a few in millions suffer deflection while others pass out undeflected. This is because

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a

The nucleus occupies much smaller volume compared to the volume of the atom

b

The force of repulsion on the moving alpha particle is small

c

The force of attraction between alpha particle and oppositively charged electrons is very small

d

There is only one nucleus and large number of electrons

answer is D.

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When atoms are bombarded with alpha particles, only a few in millions suffer deflection while others pass out undeflected. This is because