If an atom of size `10^(-10)`m were enlarged to the size of the earth `(~= 10^7m),` how large would its nucleus be ? Take size of nucleus ` =10^(-14)`m.

Answer

`10^3m`

Explanation

`("Size of nucleus")/("Size of atom") = (x)/(10^7) = (10^(-14))/(10^(-10)) = 10^(-4)`
`x = 10^(-4)xx10^7 = 10^3m`