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Which of the following identifies the force that keeps protons from repelling each other in a stable nucleus? А Gravitational force B Strong force C.Magnetic force E.Electric force

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Answer:

Strong nuclear force, so option B. Strong force.

Step-by-step explanation:

At extremely short range, it is stronger than electrostatic repulsion, and allows protons to stick together in a nucleus even though their charges repel each other.

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