Rankers Physics

Nucleus: Practice Problem & Solution

The life span of atomic hydrogen is: (2000)
Fraction of one sec
One year
One hour
One day

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:

Atomic hydrogen is highly unstable and reactive. It readily combines with another hydrogen atom to form a stable $H_2$ molecule, making its life span a fraction of a second.

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