For an isotope of uranium

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Problem

For an isotope of uranium, the atomic number is 92 and the nucleon number is 238. The radius of a hydrogen nucleus is

1.2 \times 10^{-15}

m. Which of the following is the best estimate for the radius of a nucleus of uranium? (1)

5.4 \times 10^{-15}

m (2)

6.3 \times 10^{-15}

m (3)

7.4 \times 10^{-15}

m (4)

8.3 \times 10^{-15}