Is the Size of Hydrogen and Carbon's Nucleus the Same?

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The nuclei of hydrogen and carbon are not the same size. Hydrogen, with its single proton, has a significantly smaller nucleus compared to carbon, which contains six protons and six neutrons. The nuclear size is influenced by the number of nucleons present, leading to carbon's nucleus being approximately three times larger than that of hydrogen. Understanding these differences is crucial for grasping fundamental concepts in nuclear physics and atomic structure.

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if anybody tell me is the of hydrogen and carbons nucleus is same or not.please explane it deaply
 
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Take a look at this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_size"
 
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And this:
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