Answer
b) the number of protons exceeds the number of neutrons
Work Step by Step
The heavier the nuclei, the higher this ratio, that is, the more the neutrons outnumber the protons and the ratio $N/Z$ increases with A.
College Physics (7th Edition)
by Wilson, Jerry D.; Buffa, Anthony J.; Lou, Bo
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13:
978-0-32160-183-4
Chapter 29 - The Nucleus - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 995: 16
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