Nuclear radius (AQA A-Level Physics): Flashcards

Distance of closest approach of charged particle to nucleus

Zero kinetic energy

$V = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0}\frac{Q}{r}$

$E_{\text{elec}} = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0}\frac{Q_1 Q_2}{r}$

Electrons are leptons and don't experience strong nuclear force

Around $10^{-15}$ m

$\sin\theta = \frac{0.61\lambda}{R}$

$R = kA^{1/3}$

Approximately $1.45 \times 10^{17}$ kg/m³

Constant across all nuclei