JEE AdvancedPhysicsElectrostaticsMCQ+3 / −1
The nuclear charge (Ze) is non-uniformly distributed within a nucleus of radius R. The charge density [charge per unit volume] is dependent only on the radical distance r from the centre of the nucleus as shown in figure. The electric field is only along the radial direction.
For a = 0, the value of d (maximum value of as shown in the figure) is
For a = 0, the value of d (maximum value of as shown in the figure) is- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
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Interpret the graph for
The figure described is the standard rho(r) vs graph where, for , the charge density decreases linearly from its maximum value at to zero at .
Hence,
ho(r)=d\left(1-\frac{r}{R}\right), \qquad 0\le r\le R$$
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Use total charge of nucleus
The total nuclear charge is , so
In spherical coordinates,
Therefore,
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Substitute
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Evaluate the integral
So,
= \frac{R^3}{3}-\frac{1}{R}\cdot \frac{R^4}{4} = R^3\left(\frac13-\frac14\right) = \frac{R^3}{12}$$ Hence, $$4\pi d\cdot \frac{R^3}{12}=Ze$$ $$\frac{\pi d R^3}{3}=Ze$$ -
Solve for
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Match with options
This corresponds to:
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Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer: B
Our derived answer also gives B, so they agree.
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