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How do electrons move in Rutherford's planetary model?

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How do electrons move in Rutherford's planetary model?

Options

  • They remain embedded like seeds in a watermelon.

  • They orbit the nucleus just as planets orbit the Sun.

  • They oscillate only through interactions with neighbours.

  • They scatter alpha rays off metal foils.

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Solution

In Rutherford's planetary model, electrons revolve around the nucleus. Their motion is compared with planets orbiting the Sun.

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