Compute the Coulomb repulsion energy between two nuclei of ¹6O that just touch at their surfaces. (b) Do the same for two nuclei of ²38U.

a) -5.385 x 10⁻12 J
b) -3.187 x 10⁻10 J
c) -1.764 x 10⁻11 J
d) -2.943 x 10⁻13 J