AIPMT PRELIMS2003Physics-Atomic Physics
AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Physics Structure of Atom MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The volume occupied by an atom is greater than the volume of the nucleus by a factor of about
A
10¹
B
10⁵
C
10¹⁰
D
10¹⁵
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The atom is mostly empty space, with the nucleus occupying a very small volume compared to the entire atom, typically by a factor of about 10¹⁰.
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