Nuclear Density (ρ ≈ 2.3 × 10¹⁷ kg/m³)
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ρ ≈ 2.3 × 10¹⁷ kg/m³
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| ρ | Nuclear density (kg/m³) |
| m_p | Nucleon mass ≈ 1.67×10⁻²⁷ kg |
| R₀ | Nuclear radius constant ≈ 1.2×10⁻¹⁵ m (1.2 fm) |
When to use this
INDEPENDENT of mass number A. R = R₀A^(1/3) → V ∝ A → ρ = Am/(4πR₀³A/3) = 3m/(4πR₀³). Same for ALL nuclei.