Rankers Physics

Nucleus: Practice Problem & Solution

The volume occupied by an atom is greater than the volume of the nucleus by a factor of about: (2003)
$10^{1}$
$10^{5}$
$10^{10}$
$10^{15}$

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Nucleus. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

The radius of an atom is of the order of $10^{-10} m$, and the radius of a nucleus is of the order of $10^{-15} m$. The ratio of their volumes is proportional to the cube of their radii ratio: $(10^{-10} / 10^{-15})^3 = (10^5)^3 = 10^{15}$.

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