The diagram shows the path of four $\alpha  - $ particles of the same energy being scattered by the nucleus of an atom simultaneously. Which of these are/is not physically possible

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  • A

    $3$ and $4$

  • B

    $2$ and $3$

  • C

    $1$ and $4$

  • D

    $4$ only

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