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Assertion: For the scattering of `alpha`-particles at a large angles, only the nucleus of the atom is responsible.
Reason: Nucleus is very heavy in comparison to electrons.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If assertion is incorrect but reason is correct.

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The correct Answer is:
A
The electrons are light and the alpha particles are scattered by nucleus not electrons. The assertion is correct and reason is also correct statement and is a correct explanation of assertion.
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