An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 16.9

General Relativity and Black Holes — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · nuclear-density

Problem

In the liquid-drop model of an atomic nucleus, a nucleus with mass number

A

has a radius of

r_0 A^{1/3}

, where

r_0 = 1.2 \times 10^{-15}

m. Find the density of this nuclear model.