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STANDARD Physics Geiger-Marsden Experiment MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

In the Geiger-Marsden scattering experiment the number of scattered particles detected are maximum and minimum at the scattering angles respectively at

A

0° and 180°

B

180° and 0°

C

90° and 180°

D

45° and 90°

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The number of scattered particles detected will be maximum at the angle of scattering θ = 0° and minimum at θ = 180°.

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