The radius of a nucleus of a mass number A is directly proportional to:
A
A3
B
A
C
A2/3
D
A1/3
Step-by-Step Solution
Formula: Experimental results show that the volume of a nucleus is directly proportional to its mass number A. Since the nucleus is roughly spherical, Volume ∝R3. Therefore, R3∝A, or R∝A1/3.
Standard Equation: The average radius R of a nucleus is given by the relation R=R0A1/3, where R0 is a constant (1.1×10−15 m) and A is the mass number .
Conclusion: The radius is directly proportional to A1/3.
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