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Size of the Nucleus

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CBSE: Class 12

Formula: Radius of Nucleus

\[R=R_0A^{1/3}\]

where \[\mathrm R_{0}=1.4\times10^{-15}\mathrm{m}\]

CBSE: Class 12

Formula: Ratio of Radii of Two Nuclei

\[\frac{R_1}{R_2}=\left(\frac{A_1}{A_2}\right)^{1/3}\]

CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Size of the Nucleus

  • Nuclear size is measured using the Rutherford scattering experiment.
  • Alpha particles deflected at distances ~10⁻¹⁴ m.
  • Fast electrons and neutron scattering are also used for measurement.
  • Nuclear radius is expressed using the radius parameter \[R_0\]
  • Nucleus size is extremely small compared to an atom.
  • Nuclear density remains constant for all nuclei.
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