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For scattering of `alpha`-particles at large angles, only the nucleus of the atom is responsible, explain why?

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We know an electron is very light particle as compared to an `alpha`- particle. Hence electron can not scatter the `alpha`-particle at large angles, according to law of conservation of momentum. Hence the result.
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