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When alpha particles are sent through'a thin metal foil, most of them go straight through the foil because

(a) alpha particles are much heavier than electrons

(b) alpha particles are positively charged 

(c) most part of the atom is empty space

(d) alpha particle move with high velocity

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Correct option  (c) most part of the atom is empty space

Explanation:

α-particles pass through because most part of the atom ls empty.

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