In geiger-marsden scattering experiment , the trajectory traced by `alpha`- particle depends on
A. number of collision
B. number of scattered `alpha`-particles
C. impact parameter
D. none of these

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Correct Answer - C
Traajectory of `alpha`-particle depends on impact parameter which is the perpendicular distance of the initial velocity vector of the `alpha` particle from the centre of the nucleus. For small impact parameter `alpha` particle close to the nucleus and suffers larger scattering.

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