Which of the following conclusions could not be derived from Rutherford's $α$ -particle scattering experiment?

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Most of the space in the atom is empty

The radius of the atom is about $10^{- 10}$ m while that of nucleus is $10^{- 15}$ m

Electrons move in a circular path of fixed energy called orbits

Electrons and the nucleus are held together by electrostatic forces of attraction

answer is C.

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Rutherford's model does not provide any idea about the movement of electrons in a circular path of fixed energy called orbits.

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