In the now-famous alpha-particle scattering experiment of 1909

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Problem

In the now-famous alpha-particle scattering experiment of 1909, two major observations were made. For each observation, state the conclusion that led to Rutherford's planetary model of the atom. (1) The vast majority of alpha particles passed through the gold foil undeflected. State the conclusion. (2) Some alpha particles were deflected through such large angles that they bounced backwards. State the conclusion.

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