The Radius R of a Nucleus of Mass Number a Is

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The radius R of a nucleus of mass number A is given by R = R₀ A^1/3, where R₀ = 1.2 × 10^-15 m, calculate the density of a nucleus that has contains 57 protons and 82 neutrons. The mass of a nucleon (proton or neutron) is 1.67 × 10^-27 kg.

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