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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

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The particles in a nucleus are held together primarily by the
Options
A strong force
Correct Answer
B gravitational force
C electrostatic force
D magnetic force
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The strong nuclear force is the fundamental force that holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus. It is much stronger than the electrostatic repulsive force between protons.

Hint

Consider the forces that can overcome the repulsion between positively charged protons.

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