Question

In Geiger - Marsden scattering experiment, the trajectory traced by an α-particle depends on ______.

Options

• Number of collision 

• Number of scattered a-particles 

• Impact parameter 

• None of these

Answer 1

In Geiger - Marsden scattering experiment, the trajectory traced by an α-particle depends on Impact parameter.

Explanation:

The initial velocity vector of the α-particle close to the nucleus is the impact parameter's perpendicular distance, and the impact parameter affects the trajectory of the α-particle.