MCQ
The nuclear cross-section is measured in barn, it is equal to
- A${10^{ - 20}}\,{m^2}$
- B${10^{ - 30}}\,{m^2}$
- ✓${10^{ - 28}}\,{m^2}$
- D${10^{ - 14}}\,{m^2}$
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
${10^{ - 28}}\,{m^2}$
c
Barn is the unit used to measure the very small area.
Barn is the unit used to measure the very small area.
$1 \text { Barn }=10^{-28}\, m ^2$
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