Which rays was used in Rutherford gold foil experiment?

Alpha rays

X-rays

Beta rays

Gamma rays

The three nucleur radiations are alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays.
X-rays are an example of electromagnetic radiation.
Alpha particle or alpha ray consist of two protons and two neutrons bound together into a particle identical to a helium-4 nucleus.
Beta radiation, is a high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted by the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus during the process of beta decay.
Gamma ray, electromagnetic radiation of the shortest wavelength and highest energy.

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