The potential energy between two nucleons inside a nucleus is minimum at a distance of about
- (A)0.8 fm✓ Correct
- (B)1.6 fm
- (C)2.0 fm
- (D)2.8 fm
Answer: (A)
Solution
The potential-energy curve for a pair of nucleons has its minimum (deepest attraction) at a separation of about ; for smaller separations the force becomes strongly repulsive.
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