Multiple choice

In Rutherford's experiment, most of the alpha ray particles passed undeflected through the foil. What did he conclude from his observation?

  1. Electrons occupy small space in atom.

  2. Protons occupy small space in atom.

  3. Protons possess positive charge.

  4. Electrons possess specific energy.
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Explanation

Most of the alpha rays went undeflected through the gold foil. It could be possible only when positively charged protons occupy very small space in atom.

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