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Physics for Scientists and Engineers (9th Edition)

Chapter-1

Table of Content


Question 30





A hydrogen atom has a diameter of *10 -10 m. The nucleus of the hydrogen atom has a diameter of approximately *10 -15 m. (a) For a scale model, represent the diameter of the hydrogen atom by he playing length of an American football field (100 yards = ft) and determine the diameter of he nucleus in millimeters. (b) Find the ratio of the vol- ume of the hydrogen atom to the volume of its nucleus.
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