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When a gold sheet is bombarded by a beam...

When a gold sheet is bombarded by a beam of `alpha`- particle , only a few of them get deflected whereas most go straight , undeflected . This is because:

A

The force of attraction exerted on `alpha-` particles by electrons is insufficient

B

The volume of nucleus is much smaller than atom

C

The force of repulsion acting on fast moving `alpha-` particles due to nucleus is very small

D

The neutrons have no effect on `alpha-` particles

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The correct Answer is:
B
Most of the space is empty i.e. volume of atom is very large in comparison to volume of nucleus.
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