Determine the density of an nucleus

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Problem

Determine the density of an

^{16}\text{O}

nucleus. Assume

R_0 = 1.2\,\text{fm}

and

1\,\text{u} = 1.66\times10^{-27}\,\text{kg}

. (a)

5.7\times10^{16}\,\text{kg\,m}^{-3}

(b)

2.3\times10^{17}\,\text{kg\,m}^{-3}

(c)

4.0\times10^{17}\,\text{kg\,m}^{-3}

(d)

2.9\times10^{16}\,\text{kg\,m}^{-3}