The radius of ²⁷₁₃Al is 3.6 fm. Estimate the radius of ¹²⁵₅₂Te in fm.
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The radius of ²⁷₁₃Al is 3.6 fm. Estimate the radius of ¹²⁵₅₂Te in fm.

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Nuclear radius R∝A¹ᐟ³. Hence RTe=3.6(125/27)¹ᐟ³=3.6(5/3)=6 fm.