Which Statement Reflects the Results of Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiments

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which statement reflects the results of Rutherford's gold foil experiments?

• A)Almost all of the alpha particles were deflected back in the direction from which they came.
• B)Almost all of the alpha particles sputtered gold atoms off of the surface of the foil.
• C)Almost all of the alpha particles were deflected while passing through the foil.
• D)Almost all of the alpha particles passed directly through the foil.
• E)none of the above

Understand the dynamics and consequences of groupthink.

Recognize the concept of social facilitation.

Analyze how social loafing occurs and its effects on group performance.

Identify the influences of group behaviors on self-perception and self-evaluation.

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Definitions:

Flavor

A combination of taste and smell perceptions when a substance in the mouth reacts chemically with taste receptor cells located on taste buds.

Taste

One of the five senses that perceives flavor or substances, primarily through sensory organs in the tongue.

Smell

The sense by which individuals perceive odors or scents, mediated by specialized sensory cells in the nasal cavity.

Olfactory Bulb

A brain structure involved in the sense of smell, processing odors and sending information to other brain regions.