Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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Chapter 31 - Atomic Physics - Conceptual Questions - Page 1111: 1

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We know that Thomson observed only one spectral line by his assumption while experimental observation reveals that the hydrogen spectrum consists of five different series with several lines in each series. Similarly, this model is unable to provide a satisfactory mechanism for explaining the large deflection suffered by particles in Ratherford's experiment.
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