The nucleus shape is considered to be:
Correct answer: C. Sphere
- A. Square
- B. Rectangle
- C. Sphere
- D. Circular
Explanation
If a nucleus becomes stretched in any particular direction, it tends to break into parts because some of its protons and neutrons are too far from each other. Thus, to maintain stability, the nucleus tends to keep all its dimensions as small as possible, and this is accomplished by a spherical shape. Thus, option C is correct.
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