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 point)
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low-energy alpha particles passing through a field of low mass-number-particles
low-energy alpha particles passing through a field of high mass-number-particles
high-energy alpha particles passing through a field of high mass-number-particles
high-energy alpha particles passing through a field of low mass-number-particles
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The largest deflection of alpha particles will occur when high-energy alpha particles pass through a field of low mass-number-particles.