Suppose Rutherford Were Able to Somehow Control the Speed of the Alpha

question 22

Multiple Choice

Suppose Rutherford were able to somehow control the speed of the alpha particles he fired toward the gold nucleus.If he were able to double the speed of the alpha particles,the ones that are scattered backwards would get __________ times closer to the gold nucleus.

• A)two
• B)three
• C)four

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Definitions:

Sensory Modalities

The ways through which living organisms perceive their environment, such as sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing.

Memory Tasks

Activities or exercises designed to test or improve the ability to recall information or experiences.

Sensory Registers

Memory systems that temporarily hold information received from the senses, allowing initial processing before further cognitive analysis.

Raw Information

Unprocessed data or facts received by the senses prior to being interpreted, analyzed, or processed.