Rutherford Scattering Simulation
Table
Particles

Instructions

  1. Click Add Table to place the gold foil.
  2. Then click Add Particles (Alpha Particles).
  3. Select a trial (1–8) or press C for custom trials.
  4. For custom trial, enter particles and click Calculate.
  5. Click Set Speed to randomize particle speed.
  6. Finally click Start Simulation.
  7. Blue dots go straight.
  8. Red dots are scattered.
  9. Press Reset to reset anytime.
>> Simulator Ready
Scattered: 0 | Straight: 0
Trial Throws Backscattered
Trial 120314
Trial 231116
Trial 32508
Trial 428920
Trial 529810
Trial 621314
Trial 725022
Trial 825012
Total2064116

Custom Trial Input

Trials Total partical Backscattered Straight