Shell model — CSIR Net PYQ (Question 2)

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Question 2 of 6 · 5.0 marks

Let us approximate the nuclear potential in the shell model by a three dimensional isotropic harmonic oscillator. Since the lowest two energy levels have angular momenta

l = 0

and

l = 1

respectively. which of the following two nuclei have magic numbers of protons and neutrons?

1 $_{2}^{4} H e$ and $_{8}^{16} O$
2 $_{1}^{2} D$ and $_{4}^{8} B e$
3 $_{2}^{4} H e$ and $_{4}^{8} B e$
4 $_{2}^{4} H e$ and $_{6}^{12} C$

Correct answer: Option 1

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