Alpha Particle Scattering Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in Africa
Product Code : DA-AAN-11399
Quick Answer: The Alpha Particle Scattering Apparatus demonstrates Rutherford scattering by means of a gravitational analogue of inverse square law repulsion. A 19mm diameter steel ball is launched from a wooden ramp towards a spun aluminium hill.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Wooden launching ramp with a guiding groove down its curved front face
- Index marks at 40, 60, 80 and 100mm give 4 launching heights
- Spun aluminium hill shaped from the reciprocal of the radius
- 19mm diameter steel ball
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Ramp dimensions (L x W x H) | 300 x 50 x 105mm |
| Hill dimensions (Dia. x H) | 280 x 60mm |
| Steel ball diameter | 19mm |
| Launching heights | 40, 60, 80 and 100mm |
About This Product
The height of the aluminium hill above the base line varies with the reciprocal of the radius, so a ball rolling onto it is pushed aside much as an alpha particle is repelled by a nucleus. The ball runs down a groove in the ramp's curved face, and the four marked heights let each launch be repeated from a known starting point. The Alpha Particle Scattering Apparatus is available for export to Egypt, Botswana, Qatar, Portugal and Bhutan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many launching heights does the Alpha Particle Scattering Apparatus give?
Four, set by index marks at 40, 60, 80 and 100mm above the base of the ramp.
Q2. What parts are supplied?
A wooden launching ramp with a guiding groove, a spun aluminium hill and a 19mm diameter steel ball.
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For a quotation on the Alpha Particle Scattering Apparatus, contact Didactic Africa.
