Question

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.

Answer 1

Answer: the strong nuclear force is stronger and is only attractive

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Nuclear force exists between nucleons (protons and neutrons) of an atom. Between similarly charged protons, there exists an electrostatic force of repulsion. Similarly, there also exists a strong but short-ranged force of attraction called the nuclear force. From that, the correct answer among the choices is A.