In the Atoms in the Rutherford-Geiger-Marsden Experiment, the 

question 5

Multiple Choice

In the atoms in the Rutherford-Geiger-Marsden experiment, the  particles were repelled by __________

• A) electrons.
• B) protons.
• C) neutrons.
• D) nuclei.
• E) gravity.

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Definitions:

Confidence Intervals

Ranges within which a population parameter is estimated to lie, with a certain level of confidence.

Population Mean

The average of a set of characteristics, measurements, or counts in the entire population being studied.

SRS

Simple Random Sampling, a fundamental sampling technique where each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

Margin Error

The highest degree to which the outcomes from a sample are anticipated to vary from the actual value of the population.