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In the scattering experiment the deflection of alpha particle is due to

The deflection of the alpha particle (positively charged particle) is due to the force of repulsion. This indicates that the atom also contains positive charge. We know that the like charges repel each other. Hence, the alpha particles get deflected from their path.

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