Properties of the nucleus: Two identical nuclei of mass 18 u are made to unite to make a single nucleus of mass 36 u. What is the radius of the result of this fusion?

Name: Properties of the nucleus: Two identical nuclei of mass 18 u are made to unite to make a single nucleus of mass 36 u. What is the radius of the result of this fusion?
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The radius of a nucleus is proportional to the cube root of its mass number. Therefore, the radius of the resulting nucleus is 36^(1/3) = 4 fm.

Properties of the Nucleus: Two Identical Nuclei of Mass 18