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    6.

    Which of the following modifications to Rutherford's alpha scattering experiment would result in a decrease in the number of alpha particles scattered through large angles?

    A

    Increasing the kinetic energy of the alpha particles.

    B

    Decreasing the thickness of the target foil.

    C

    Decreasing the atomic number of the target foil.

    D

    Increasing the distance between the source and the detector.

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    9.

    The scattering of alpha particles at very small angles in Rutherford's experiment is primarily due to:

    A

    A direct collision with the nucleus.

    B

    The repulsive force from the distributed positive charge within the atom.

    C

    The cumulative effect of multiple small interactions with atomic electrons.

    D

    The attractive force from the negatively charged electrons.

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    10.

    Which observation from Rutherford's experiment provided evidence for the existence of a dense, positively charged nucleus?

    A

    Most alpha particles passed straight through the gold foil.

    B

    A small fraction of alpha particles were deflected at large angles.

    C

    A small fraction of alpha particles were deflected back towards the source.

    D

    The gold foil did not disintegrate upon bombardment with alpha particles.

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