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Date May 2016 Marks available 1 Reference code 16M.1.HL.TZ0.37
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 0
Command term Question number 37 Adapted from N/A

Question

Deviations from Rutherford scattering are detected in experiments carried out at high energies. What can be deduced from these deviations?

A. The impact parameter of the collision

B. The existence of a force different from electrostatic repulsion

C. The size of alpha particles

D. The electric field inside the nucleus

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Additional higher level (AHL) » Topic 12: Quantum and nuclear physics » 12.2 – Nuclear physics
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