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JEE Main 2026 · 4 Apr · Shift 2, Physics question 43

In Rutherford's alpha-particle scattering experiment, only a few alpha particles rebound back because

A. The size of gold nucleus is very small as compared to the size of gold atom.

B. Alpha particle and gold nucleus have equal charge.

C. The impact parameter is minimum for a few alpha particles.

D. A few alpha particles have very high kinetic energy.

E. Only a few alpha particles undergo head-on collision with the nuclei.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose one option
Answer and worked solution

Official answer: D

Why few rebound.

  • A ✓: the nucleus is tiny compared with the atom.
  • C ✓: only a few α particles have a very small impact parameter.
  • E ✓: only those collide nearly head-on.

B is false (the charges differ) and D is irrelevant (all α particles have about the same energy).

(D)