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What do you think would be the observation if the `alpha`-particle scattering experiment is carried out using a foil of a metal other than gold ?

Answer» (i) If the foil of a heavy metal like platinum (having a very heavy nucleus) is used, then the observations in the `alpha`-particle scattering experiment would be the same as that in the gold foil experiment
(ii) If, however, the foil of a right metal like lithium (having a very light nucleus) is used, then the fast moving heavy `alpha`-particles may even push the light nucleus aside and may not be deflected back.


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