NEET2022Physics-Nuclear Physics

NEET 2022 Physics Nuclear Structure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

A nucleus of mass number 189 splits into two nuclei having mass number 125 and 64. The ratio of radius of two daughter nuclei respectively is:

A

5 : 4

B

25 : 16

C

1 : 1

D

4 : 5

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The radius of a nucleus is proportional to the cube root of its mass number. Therefore, the ratio of radii is (125)^(1/3) : (64)^(1/3) = 5 : 4.

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