Practice - SIZE OF THE NUCLEUS
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Practice Questions
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What does Rutherford's experiment establish about the nucleus?
💡 Hint: Think about what significant discovery he made.
Define the distance of closest approach for an alpha particle with 5.5 MeV energy.
💡 Hint: This is specific to alpha particles and their interaction with the nucleus.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What did Rutherford's experiments lead to the discovery of?
💡 Hint: Think about the main outcome of his experiments.
The density of nuclear matter is approximately ____ kg/m^3.
💡 Hint: Consider the high density compared to water.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the radius of a nucleus with a mass number of 100 using R = R0 A^(1/3).
💡 Hint: You will need to compute the cubic root of 100.
Explain why the configuration of neutrons and protons affects the stability of a nucleus.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance needed for nuclear forces to hold the nucleus together.
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