Question

A nucleus with A = 235 splits into two new nuclei whose mass numbers are in the ratio of 2:1. Find the radii of the new nuclei.

Answer 1

We know that 

r = r₀ A 1/3 where r₀ = 1.4 fermi 

Let r₁ and r₂ denote the radii of new nuclei formed and A₁ and A₂ denote their mass number.