You plan to pass alpha particles through a field that contains a consistent type of particle. Which configuration will result in the largest deflection of alpha particles?

Question

1. high-energy alpha particles passing through a field of low mass-number-particles
2. low-energy alpha particles passing through a field of low mass-number-particles
3. high-energy alpha particles passing through a field of high mass-number-particles
l4. ow-energy alpha particles passing through a field of high mass-number-particles

Answer 1

The largest deflection of alpha particles will occur when they pass through a field of high mass-number-particles, regardless of their energy. This is because the higher mass of the particles in the field will result in stronger interactions and greater deflection of the alpha particles. Therefore, option 3, high-energy alpha particles passing through a field of high mass-number-particles, will result in the largest deflection of alpha particles.

Answer 2

You plan to pass alpha particles through a field that contains a consistent type of particle. Which configuration will result in the largest deflection of alpha particles?
1. high-energy alpha particles passing through a field of low mass-number-particles
2. low-energy alpha particles passing through a field of low mass-number-particles
3. high-energy alpha particles passing through a field of high mass-number-particles
4 low-energy alpha particles passing through a field of high mass-number-particles

Answer 3

The largest deflection of alpha particles will occur when high-energy alpha particles pass through a field of low mass-number particles. This is due to the high energy of the alpha particles, which allows them to interact more strongly with the low mass-number particles in the field, resulting in larger deflections. Therefore, option 1, high-energy alpha particles passing through a field of low mass-number particles, will result in the largest deflection of alpha particles.

Answer 4

so the answer isn't#4?

Answer 5

Apologies for the confusion in my previous response. You are correct, the largest deflection of alpha particles will occur when low-energy alpha particles pass through a field of high mass-number particles. This is because the lower energy of the alpha particles makes them more susceptible to the strong interactions with the high mass-number particles, resulting in larger deflections. Therefore, option 4, low-energy alpha particles passing through a field of high mass-number particles, will result in the largest deflection of alpha particles.