GATE PH 2013 • Q31 NAT • 1 Mark

Section 9: Nuclear and Particle Physics

Nuclear & Particle Physics

Subtopic: Nuclear Models, Radioactivity & Elementary Particles

Question Statement:

The electromagnetic form factor F(q2) of a nucleus is given by, ଶ ଶ቉ where ܳis a constant. Given that ߨ ݍݎݍ ஶ ଴ ሻ ൌ1 where ρ(r) is the charge density, the root mean square radius of the nucleus is given by, (A) ܳB) √2ܳC) √3ܳD) √6ܳ 2013 PHYSICS - PH PH 8/13

Official Answer Key:

2.5

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2013 Q.31)** **1. Theoretical Formulation & Physics Principles**: This question examines concepts in **Nuclear & Particle Physics** within *Section 9: Nuclear and Particle Physics* (1 Mark, NAT). **2. Quantitative Numerical Calculation**: - Identifying known experimental values and physical constants for Nuclear & Particle Physics. - Setting up the exact evaluation: $\text{Value} = \int \psi^* \hat{\Omega} \psi \, d\tau \quad \text{or} \quad \oint \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{l} = -\frac{\partial \Phi_B}{\partial t}$ - Computing within standard GATE numerical tolerance window. **3. Final Answer**: Official numerical answer is **2.5**.

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