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What does Rutherford's experiment establish about the nucleus?
Think about what significant discovery he made.
Define the distance of closest approach for an alpha particle with 5.5 MeV energy.
This is specific to alpha particles and their interaction with the nucleus.
What did Rutherford's experiments lead to the discovery of?
Think about the main outcome of his experiments.
The density of nuclear matter is approximately ____ kg/m^3.
Consider the high density compared to water.
Calculate the radius of a nucleus with a mass number of 100 using R = R0 A^(1/3).
You will need to compute the cubic root of 100.
Explain why the configuration of neutrons and protons affects the stability of a nucleus.
Consider the balance needed for nuclear forces to hold the nucleus together.
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