Investigating the Nucleus [IB Physics HL]

This video examines the properties of the nucleus from Theme E of the IB Physics HL course. The video first reviews Rutherford alpha particle scattering before going on to derive the equation for the distance of closest approach between an alpha particle and a nucleus. The formula for determining the radius of a nucleus using the Fermi radius is introduced and used to demonstrate how this leads to the conclusion that nuclei all have the same density. High-energy alpha particle scattering is then discussed, and the deviation from the expected distribution is explained as evidence of the existence of the strong nuclear force. 0:00 Introduction 0:26 Distance of closest approach 2:04 Nuclear radius 2:45 Nuclear density 4:08 Deviation from Rutherford scattering 5:16 Summary More IB Physics Videos & Exam Questions can be found at: Revision Village - IB Physics https://www.revisionvillage.com