Alpha particles are repelled by atomic nuclei because
A)of the repelling interaction between an alpha particle and the atomic nucleus.
B)closeness of each to each other is not permitted.
C)the force between the alpha particle and the atomic nucleus is opposite to an attractive force.
D)they both have the same sign of electric charge.
E)none of these

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Alpha particles and atomic nuclei both have positive charges, leading to repulsion due to the electrostatic force between like charges.

Alpha Particles Are Repelled by Atomic Nuclei Because