Two Identical Nuclei of Mass 18 U Are Made to Unite

question 52

Multiple Choice

Two identical nuclei of mass 18 u are made to unite to make a single nucleus of mass 36 u.What is the radius of the result of this fusion?

• A) 4.0 fm
• B) 6.3 fm
• C) 4.5 fm
• D) 7.2 fm

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