Q. Which rays was used in Rutherford gold foil experiment?

A
Alpha rays
B
X-rays
C
Beta rays
D
Gamma rays
Solution:
  • 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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