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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

Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

B

Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

C

Assertion is correct but reason is incorrect

D

Assertion is incorrect but reason is correct

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