Alpha Scattering Lab
Fire alpha particles through two models of the atom. Compare their paths, collect scattering evidence, and discover what it reveals about the nucleus.
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Fire alpha particles through two models of the atom. Compare their paths, collect scattering evidence, and discover what it reveals about the nucleus.
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