The findings obtained with a foil made up of heavy atoms will differ from those obtained with a foil made up of comparatively light atoms. The magnitude of positive charge in the nucleus of a lighter atom is smaller. As a result, lighter atoms will not deflect the positively charged -particles enough.
In Rutherford’s experiment, generally the thin foil of heavy atoms, like gold, platinum etc. have been used to be bombarded by the α-particles. If the thin foil of light atoms like Aluminium etc. is used, what difference would be observed from the above results?
In Rutherford’s experiment, generally the thin foil of heavy atoms, like gold, platinum etc. have been used to be bombarded by the α-particles. If the thin foil of light atoms like Aluminium etc. is used, what difference would be observed from the above results?
