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Assume that protons and neutrons have equal masses. Mass of a nucleon is 1.6×10-27 kg and radius of nucleus is 1.5×10-15 A13 m. The approximate ratio of the nuclear density and water density is n×1013. The value of n is _____.
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The correct answer is: 11

As we know, density of nuclei= mass of nuclei  volume of nuclei 

ρ=1.6×10-27A43π1.5×10-153A

=1.6×10-2714.14×10-45=0.113×1018 kg m-3

We also know that, density of water is ρw=103 kg m-3.

Hence,
ρρw=11.31×1013.

Therefore, n11

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