Practical 1: Rutherford scattering Simulation.
Due Date: 9th March (Thursday)
Use the link below to access Rutherford’s famous Scattering Experiment
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/rutherford-scattering/latest/rutherfordscattering_en.html
1. Open the Rutherford scattering simulation and explore. Record at least
two interesting things to you in the experiment. [2]
2. Open the Plum Pudding model simulation. Record at least one
interesting phenomenon in the experiment.
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3. Open the Rutherford scattering simulation. Describe the interaction
between each subatomic particle and an alpha particle. [4]
4. Why are the paths of the alpha particles different in each model? [4]
5. According to the two experimental simulations, why did Rutherford
advocate for the rejection of JJ Thompson plum pudding atomic model?
[4]
6. What was the conclusion of Rutherford scattering experiment? [4]
7. Describe the current understanding of atomic model.
Total marks 25
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