Asked in Premeth 2025 — Biomolecules, Nuclear Physics, Alternating Current, Comprehension 2025Moderate

The radius R of a nucleus is given by

Correct answer: B. R= r0A"^/3

  • A. R=r0A^-1/3
  • B. R= r0A"^/3
  • C. R= roA^3
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Most nuclei are approximately spherical. The average radius of a nucleus with A nucleons is R = R0A1/3, where R0 = 1.2*1015 m. The volume of the nucleus is directly proportional to the total number of nucleons.

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