eli5 why did rutherford use an alpha ray in the gold foil experiment 156 viewsSeptember 18, 2021 0 Question64.81K September 16, 2021 1 Comment eli5 why did rutherford use an alpha ray in the gold foil experiment In: 1 Gnonthgol commented September 16, 2021 Alpha rays are huge particles. That means the probability of it hitting anything is quite large. And that is required when you want to create a consistent bright pattern. 0 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest Register or Login
Alpha rays are huge particles. That means the probability of it hitting anything is quite large. And that is required when you want to create a consistent bright pattern.