How small is the nucleus in comparison to the rest of the atom? – InterviewSolution

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1.	How small is the nucleus in comparison to the rest of the atom?
Answer» The radius of nucleus is of the order of 10^-15 m whereas that of the outer sphere is of the order of 10^-10m. The size of outer sphere, is 10⁵ times larger than the nucleus i.e., if we consider the atom of size of football stadium then its nucleus will be the size of a pea.

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