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1.A neutron in an atomic nucleus is bound to other neutrons and protons in the nucleus...

1.A neutron in an atomic nucleus is bound to other neutrons and protons in the nucleus by the strong nuclear force when it comes within about 1 fm of another particle . What is the approximate kinetic energy in MeV of a neutron that is localised to within such a region? Take delta(x)*delta(p) = h/(4pi) and rest energy of neutron to be 939 MeV. Give your result to 2 significant figures.

2. What would be the corresponding kinetic energy in MeV of an electron localised to within such a region as in the following question for the neutron? Take the rest mass of the electron to be 0.511 MeV. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

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