Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.30P
(a)
To determine
The diameter of nucleus in millimeters.
(b)
To determine
The ratio of the volume of hydrogen atom to the volume of its nucleus.
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