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Probability of backward scattering (i.e., scattering of α -particles at angles greater than 90 ∘ ) predicted by Thomson’s model is

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much less than predicted by Rutherford’s model Correct much more than predicted by Rutherford’s model same as predicted by Rutherford’s model more than predicted by Rutherford’s model

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much less than predicted by Rutherford’s model is correct per Probability of backward scattering (i.e. principle; validated by standard physics law.

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