Rutherford Scattering And Electron Capture

Type of activity: demo
Activity code:  N-003

Description:

Place both models on front bench

Method:
1. Place the marble / ball bearing on moveable track
2. By varying the height and angle of each marble / ball bearing the "electron" will be either deflected or captured by the nucleus.

Apparatus

Volcano Shaped Model
Volcano Shaped Model
Valley Shaped Model
Valley Shaped Model
Glass Marbles
Ball Bearing (ferromagnetic)
Ball Bearing (ferromagnetic)
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