Nuclear radius — UPSC Physics Optional IFoS 2020 Paper II

Discuss in brief any two basic nuclear properties. Find the nuclear radius of {}^{12}_{6}\text{C} nucleus. Compare the atomic radius of carbon C-12 to the nuclear radius assuming the atomic radius to be 0\cdot 529 \times 10^{-10}\text{ m}. (R_0 = 1\cdot 2\text{ fm}) What inference will you get from the comparison with regards to nuclear size of carbon ?