STANDARDPhysics-Atomic Structure
STANDARD Physics Rutherford Scattering MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
In the Geiger-Marsden scattering experiment, in case of head-on collision the impact parameter should be
A
Maximum
B
Minimum
C
Infinite
D
Zero
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
At minimum impact parameter, α-particles rebound back (θ ≈ π) and suffer large scattering.
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