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Suppose we have one iron nucleus. We kno...

Suppose we have one iron nucleus. We know that the entire positive charge of the atom is carried by the nucleus. In order to understand the electric field of nucleus, it is suggested that we shall assume that the entire positive charge of nucleus is uniformly distributed over the volume of the nucleus. Iron is a conductor, and we know that in any conductor charge cannot be distributed over the volume. Is it fine to assume volume distribution of charge inside the nucleus?

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To address the question regarding the distribution of charge within an iron nucleus, we can break down the solution into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Structure of an Atom**: - An atom consists of a nucleus that contains protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons. The nucleus carries a positive charge due to the presence of protons. 2. **Charge Distribution in the Nucleus**: ...
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