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Chapter 8, Problem 2AC
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The observation that confirmed the existence of tiny, massive, and positively charged nucleus, from the following options:
Fast, massive, and positively charged radioactive particles all move straight through metal foil.
Radioactive particles were deflected by a magnetic field.
Some radioactive particles were deflected by metal foil.
None of the above is correct.
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