Solution
Related Formula
R = R₀ A1/3
V = (4)/(3)π R³Core Logic
Since radius R is proportional to A1/3, the volume V (which depends on R³) will be directly proportional to the mass number A.
Step 1: Show Proportionality
V = (4)/(3)π (R₀ A1/3)³ = (4)/(3)π R₀³ AThis proves that V ∝ A.
Step 2: Calculate Ratio
(V₂)/(V₁) = (A₂)/(A₁)Given that A₂ = 4A₁:
(V₂)/(V₁) = (4A₁)/(A₁) = 4Pattern Recognition
Nuclear density is constant for all nuclei. Therefore, Mass ∝ Volume. Since Mass number (A) represents mass, Volume is strictly linearly proportional to Mass number.
Chapter Mix
Class 12 Physics: Nuclei