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The diagram 12.03 shows the path of four a-particles of the same energy being scattered by the nucleus of a gold atom, of atomic number z, simultaneously. Which of these is/are not physically possible ?

A

3 and 4

B

2 and 3

C

1 and 4

D

Only 4

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D
Alpha particle number 4 must experience a repulsive force due to gold nucleus and should be deflected in a direction opposite to that shown here.
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