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Calculate the approximate radius of a nucleus
PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Nuclei · Nuclei
Problem
Calculate the approximate radius of a
20
40
Ca
_{20}^{40}\text{Ca}
20
40
Ca
nucleus. Take
R
0
=
1.2
×
10
−
15
m
R_0 = 1.2 \times 10^{-15}\,\text{m}
R
0
=
1.2
×
1
0
−
15
m
. Choose the nearest value. (a)
7.6
fm
7.6\,\text{fm}
7.6
fm
(b)
4.1
fm
4.1\,\text{fm}
4.1
fm
(c)
4.8
fm
4.8\,\text{fm}
4.8
fm
(d)
3.3
fm
3.3\,\text{fm}
3.3
fm
Related theory
Nuclear Structure
Nuclear physics
Mass defect and binding energy
Size of nucleus
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