NEETPhysicsNuclear Physics
Which graph in the following diagram correctly represents the potential energy of a pair of nucleons as a function of their separation?
Correct answer
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Step-by-step solution
The graph between potential energy of a pair of nucleons (in MeV) and their separation is shown below. For, r < r₀ , force is repulsive and force r>r₀ , the force is attractive between nucleons.