Physics: Particles and Radiation

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What is it meant by specific charge?

The charge to mass ratio


Specific charge = Charge/Mass

CKg^-1

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What is the specific charge of a proton?

(1.6X10^-19) / (1.67× 10^-27) = 9.58 × 10^-7 C/Kg

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What is the strong nuclear force? (SNF)

The force that opposes the electrostatic force of repulsion between protons in the nucleus.

Keeps nuclei stable

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Describe the range of the SNF?

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What makes a nucleus unstable?

Nuclei which have too many protons, neutrons or both,

causing the SNF not being enough to keep the nucleus stable.

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