An electron beam of momentum 200 MeV/c is elastically scattered through an angle of 14° by a nucleus. It is observed that the differential cross-section is reduced by 60% compared to that expected from a point charge nucleus. Calculate the root mean square radius of the nucleus.

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An electron beam of momentum 200 MeV/c is elastically scattered through
an angle of 14° by a nucleus. It is observed that the differential cross-section
is reduced by 60% compared to that expected from a point charge nucleus.
Calculate the root mean square radius of the nucleus.
Transcribed Image Text:An electron beam of momentum 200 MeV/c is elastically scattered through an angle of 14° by a nucleus. It is observed that the differential cross-section is reduced by 60% compared to that expected from a point charge nucleus. Calculate the root mean square radius of the nucleus.
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