Physical Science (12th Edition), Standalone Book
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Chapter 8, Problem 5AC
To determine
Rutherford estimated the radius of an atomic nucleus on the basis of:
the drift of oil droplets in an electric field.
speculation about expected symmetry in gold foil.
measurements of radioactive particle deflections from gold foil.
measurements of the breakup of a nitrogen atom by collisions with radioactive particles.
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