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A nucleus disintegrates into two smaller parts,which have their velocities in the ratio `3:2`.The ratio of their nudear sizes will be `((x)/(3))^((1)/(3))`.The value of `x` is :

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To solve the problem, we will use the principles of conservation of momentum and the relationship between the sizes of the nuclei and their velocities. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: We have a nucleus that disintegrates into two smaller parts. Let the masses of the two parts be \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \), and their velocities be \( v_1 \) and \( v_2 \) respectively. The problem states that the ratio of their velocities is \( \frac{v_1}{v_2} = \frac{3}{2} \). 2. **Applying Conservation of Momentum**: According to the conservation of momentum: \[ m_1 v_1 = m_2 v_2 \] 3. **Expressing Masses in Terms of Densities and Sizes**: The mass of a nucleus can be expressed in terms of its density (\( \rho \)) and volume (\( V \)). The volume of a nucleus is proportional to the cube of its radius (\( r \)): \[ m_1 = \rho V_1 = \rho \left( \frac{4}{3} \pi r_1^3 \right) \quad \text{and} \quad m_2 = \rho V_2 = \rho \left( \frac{4}{3} \pi r_2^3 \right) \] Thus, we can write: \[ \frac{m_1}{m_2} = \frac{r_1^3}{r_2^3} \] 4. **Substituting into the Momentum Equation**: From the momentum conservation equation: \[ m_1 v_1 = m_2 v_2 \implies \frac{m_1}{m_2} = \frac{v_2}{v_1} \] Substituting the expression for masses: \[ \frac{r_1^3}{r_2^3} = \frac{v_2}{v_1} \] 5. **Using the Given Velocity Ratio**: Since \( \frac{v_1}{v_2} = \frac{3}{2} \), we have: \[ \frac{v_2}{v_1} = \frac{2}{3} \] Therefore: \[ \frac{r_1^3}{r_2^3} = \frac{2}{3} \] 6. **Finding the Ratio of Sizes**: Taking the cube root of both sides gives: \[ \frac{r_1}{r_2} = \left( \frac{2}{3} \right)^{\frac{1}{3}} \] 7. **Relating to the Given Ratio**: The problem states that the ratio of their nuclear sizes is given by: \[ \frac{x}{3}^{\frac{1}{3}} \] Setting the two expressions equal: \[ \left( \frac{2}{3} \right)^{\frac{1}{3}} = \frac{x}{3}^{\frac{1}{3}} \] 8. **Cubing Both Sides**: Cubing both sides results in: \[ \frac{2}{3} = \frac{x}{3} \] 9. **Solving for \( x \)**: Multiplying both sides by 3 gives: \[ x = 2 \] ### Final Answer: The value of \( x \) is \( 2 \).
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