In the Rutherford-Geiger-Marsden Experiment,  Particles Were Projected at a Thin

question 85

Multiple Choice

In the Rutherford-Geiger-Marsden experiment,  particles were projected at a thin film of __________

• A) gold.
• B) silver.
• C) platinum.
• D) sodium.
• E) aluminum.

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