Atomic radius is of the order of and nuclear radius is of the order of

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Nuclear physics · Nuclear physics

Problem

Atomic radius is of the order of 10−8 cm10^{-8}\,\text{cm} and nuclear radius is of the order of 10−13 cm10^{-13}\,\text{cm}. Calculate what fraction of the atom is occupied by the nucleus.

Related theory

Browse the problem library