What did ernest rutherford expect to happen when he aimed a beam of particles at a thin gold foil?

a-the particles would deflect at sharp angles or completely back toward the emitter.

b-the particles would pass through the foil undisturbed.

c-the particles would deflect at right angles after hitting the foil.

d-the particles would be deflected slightly after passing through the foil.
the last answer is right. d