How does the strong nuclear force compare with the electrostatic force in the nucleus of an atom? A. The strong nuclear force is stronger and is only attractive. B. The strong nuclear force is weaker and acts over longer distances. C. The strong nuclear force is stronger and acts over longer distances. D. The strong nuclear force is weaker and is only attractive.

Physics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Here, option (A) is correct.

Nuclear force of attraction exist between protons and neutrons of an atom. There is electrostatic force of repulsion in between similarly charged protons. Also, there is a strong nuclear force of attraction. Hence, option (A) is correct. 

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