The Mass Density of an Atomic Nucleus Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

The mass density of an atomic nucleus is:

• A) about 10¹⁵ kg/m³
• B) about 10¹² kg/m³
• C) increases with increasing nuclear mass
• D) increases with decreasing nuclear radius
• E) about the same as that of all other nuclei

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