Rutherford’s atom is an electrically neutral sphere consisting of a very small, massive and positively charged nucleus at the centre surrounded by revolving electrons in their respective orbits. The electrostatic force provides the requisite centripetal force. Class 12 Physics Chapter ...
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Impact parameter (b) is the perpendicular distance of the velocity vector of the alpha-particle from the central line of nucleus, when the particle is far away from the nucleus. Class 12 Physics Chapter 12 Atoms Session 2024-2025.
It is the distance from nucleus at which an energetic a-particles approaching directly towards the nucleus, retraces its path through 180°. At distance of closest approach speed of a-particle is zero. Class 12 Physics Chapter 12 Atoms Session 2024-2025.
From large angle scattering of a-particles we conclude that almost whole mass and whole positive charge of the atom is concentrated in a tiny space, called nucleus, at the centre of atom. Class 12 Physics Chapter 12 Atoms Session 2024-2025.
No, most electrons get scattered into the metal. Only a few come out of the surface of the metal. Class 12 Physics Chapter 11 Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Session 2024-2025.