Size of the Nucleus: The radius R of a nucleus of mass number A is given by R = R0 A1/3, 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.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
2.3 × 1017 kg/m3
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