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What conclusion can be drawn from the replacement of the plum pudding model with the nuclear model?.
- A.Experimental evidence is crucial for scientific theories.
- B.The plum pudding model was completely accurate.
- C.Models do not need to be based on experimental data.
- D.The nuclear model is the only valid atomic model.
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- Experimental evidence is crucial for scientific theories.
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The transition from the plum pudding model to the nuclear model highlights the importance of experimental evidence in shaping scientific understanding. Rutherford's experiments provided clear evidence that led to a more accurate representation of atomic structure, demonstrating that theories must be supported by empirical data.
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