Write the relation of the size of the nucleus to the atomic size.
(N/A) The radius of the nucleus $R$ is given by the relation $R = R_0 A^{1/3}$, where $R_0 \approx 1.2 \times 10^{-15} \ m$ and $A$ is the mass number.
The size of the nucleus is of the order of $10^{-15} \ m$ (femtometer).
The size of an atom is of the order of $10^{-10} \ m$ ($\mathring{A}$).
Therefore, the ratio of the size of the nucleus to the atomic size is approximately $10^{-15} / 10^{-10} = 10^{-5}$.
This indicates that the nucleus is about $10^5$ times smaller than the atom.
The size of the nucleus is of the order of $10^{-15} \ m$ (femtometer).
The size of an atom is of the order of $10^{-10} \ m$ ($\mathring{A}$).
Therefore, the ratio of the size of the nucleus to the atomic size is approximately $10^{-15} / 10^{-10} = 10^{-5}$.
This indicates that the nucleus is about $10^5$ times smaller than the atom.
Explore More
Similar Questions
What is the nucleus of an atom?
Easy
View Solution$A$ heavy nucleus at rest breaks into two fragments which fly off with velocities in the ratio $3: 1$. The ratio of radii of the fragments is
DifficultAP EAMCET 2001
View SolutionThe radius of the nucleus of silver (atomic number $Z = 47$) is $3.4 \times 10^{-14} \ m$. Calculate the electric potential on the surface of the nucleus. (Given: $e = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \ C$,$\frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} = 9 \times 10^9 \ N \ m^2/C^2$)
Easy
View SolutionThe most stable particle in the Baryon group is
Obtain approximately the ratio of the nuclear radii of the gold isotope $^{197}_{79}Au$ and the silver isotope $^{107}_{47}Ag$.
Medium
View SolutionVedclass Products
For Students
Vedclass Test Series
Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.
Start Free TrialFor Teachers
Exam Paper Generator
Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.
Try FreeFor Institutes
Online Exam Module
Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.
See Demo