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Why were the alpha particles deflected by the nucleus and not attracted to it?

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Alpha particles are positively charged He nuclei. And the nucleus contains positive charged protons and neutral neutrons. On hitting the nucleus, due to similar charges, alpha particles repel away. (Like repels like)

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