When the atoms of gold sheet are bombarded with a beam of -particles, only a few alpha-particles get deflected where as most of them go straight undeflected. This is because:
| 1. | The force of attraction on the -particles by the oppositely charged electron is not sufficient. |
| 2. | The nucleus occupies much smaller volume as compared to the volume of atom. |
| 3. | The force of repulsion on fast moving -particles is very small. |
| 4. | The neutrons in the nucleus do not have any effect on -particles. |
Which of the following statements about an electron is/are correct?
| (a) | It has a negative charge and is lighter than a proton. |
| (b) | It has a negative charge and is heavier than a proton. |
| (c) | Its position is less fixed than that of a proton. |
| (d) | Its position is more fixed than that of a proton. |
| 1. | (a) only | 2. | (a) and (c) |
| 3. | (b) and (d) | 4. | (c) only |