In Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment

question 57

Multiple Choice

In Rutherford's gold foil experiment:

• A) the alpha particles used were attracted to the positive particles in the gold foil.
• B) Rutherford's expectations for the experiment were proven to be correct.
• C) neutrons were discovered.
• D) the alpha particles mostly bounced off the foil, with most particles undergoing sharp deflections.
• E) Rutherford concluded that there must be a compact, massive, positively charged particle inside the gold atoms.

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Definitions:

Natural Environment Type Phobias

Fears associated with objects or situations in the natural environment, such as heights, water, or animals.

Situational Type Phobias

Phobias that are triggered by specific situations or environments, such as flying, heights, or enclosed spaces.

Animal-type Phobias

Specific phobias that involve an irrational and disproportionate fear of certain animals or insects.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for prior learning.