Rutherford Scattering
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About
Topics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Atomic Nuclei
- Atomic Structure
- Atoms
- Alpha Particles
- Electric Charges
- Electric Force
- Rutherford Scattering
- Plum Pudding Model
Description
How did Rutherford figure out the structure of the atom without being able to see it? Simulate the famous experiment in which he disproved the Plum Pudding model of the atom by observing alpha particles bouncing off atoms and determining that they must have a small core.
Sample Learning Goals
- Describe the qualitative difference between scattering off positively charged nucleus and electrically neutral plum pudding atom.
- For charged nucleus, describe qualitatively how angle of deflection depends on: Energy of incoming particle, Impact parameter, Charge of target
For Teachers
Teacher Tips
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Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ). |
Teacher-Submitted Activities
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| Atomic models homework (Inquiry based) |
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Sam McKagan, Kathy Perkins and Carl Wieman | UG-Adv UG-Intro |
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| Visualization and Visual Illusions SIM Homework |
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Kathy Perkins, Carl Wieman | UG-Intro | HW |
| Rutherford Scattering |
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Sarah Borenstein | MS | Lab | |
| Rutherford Scattring Simulation |
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Amy Phillip | MS | HW | |
| How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? |
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Sarah Borenstein | MS | Other | |
| Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS |
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Trish Loeblein | HS | Other | |
| PhET Sims Aligned to the Chemistry Curriculum |
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Julia Chamberlain | UG-Intro HS |
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| MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment | Elyse Zimmer | HS MS |
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| Rutherford Scattering--Building the Atomic Model Activity | Leslie Hepler | HS | CQs | ||
| 러더포드 산란 SIM 사용지침서 | 이화국(Wha Kuk Lee) | MS HS |
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| Rutherford Experiment | Pauline Seales | HS | Lab | ||
| Atomic Structure | steve hymes | HS | Lab |
Translations
Related Simulations
Software Requirements
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Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Sun Java 1.5.0_15 or later
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OS 10.5 or later Sun Java 1.5.0_19 or later
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Sun Java 1.5.0_15 or later
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Credits
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