If the Thomson's model of atom was correct, then the result of Rutherford's Gold foil experiment would have been:

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Thomson's model of atom ("Plum pudding model"):
- Atom is a uniform sphere of positive charge with electrons embedded throughout
- No concentrated nucleus — positive charge is spread uniformly
- No large empty space inside the atom

Predicted result of Rutherford's experiment under Thomson's model:

If positive charge were uniformly distributed:
- -particles would experience only weak, distributed electrostatic forces
- They would pass through but be slightly deflected by the diffuse positive ch

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