Two spherical nuclei have mass numbers 216 and 64 with their radii R₁ and R₂, respectively. The ratio, R₁/R₂ is equal to
Options
(a) (3:2)
(b) (1:3)
(c) (1:2)
(d) (2:3)
Correct Answer:
(3:2)
Explanation:
Radius of nuclei having mass number A is determined as
R = R₀ A¹/³ (where R₀ = constant)
where, R₀ = 1.2 x 10⁻¹⁵ m
This implies, R₁/R₂ = (A₁/A₂)¹/³ = (216/64)¹/³ = 6/4
R₁:R₂ = 3:2
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R=R°A^1/3. (R°=constant
R1÷R2 =(A1÷A2)^1/3
=(216÷64)^1/3
=6÷4.
=> R1:R2 = 3:2