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(a)
The fraction of the alpha particles that is scattered between
(a)
Answer to Problem 51P
The fraction of the alpha particles that is scattered between
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for number of alpha particles scattered.
Here,
Write the expression to find the frequency between
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the fraction of the alpha particles that is scattered between
(b)
The ratio of alpha particles scattered through angles greater than
(b)
Answer to Problem 51P
The ratio of alpha particles scattered through angles greater than
Explanation of Solution
At two different angles, everything will remain same except the angle, so the ratio of the number of
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the ratio of alpha particles scattered through angles greater than
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