Question

The root-mean-square (r.M.S) energy of a nucleon in a nucleus of atomic number a in its ground state

Answer 1

Answer:

The r.m.s energy of a nucleon varies as 1/∛a The energy of a nucleon in a nucleus is not an observable quantity, and so is entirely dependent on the theoretical model used to describe the nucleus. The RMS energy of nucleons of atomic number a is inversely proportional to the cube root of its atomic number.