If the size of a nucleus (in the range of 10-15 to 10-14 m) is scaled up to the tip of a sharp pin, what roughly is the size of an atom ? Assume tip of the pinto be in the range 10-5 m to 10-4 m.

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If the size of a nucleus (in the range of 10-15 to 10-14 m) is scaled up to the tip of a sharp pin, what roughly is the size of an atom ? Assume tip of the pin
to be in the range 10-5 m to 10-4 m.

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