Question

What would be the effect of adding a proton to a nucleus?A. It would increase the strong nuclear force and increase theelectrostatic force.B. It would decrease the strong nuclear force and decrease theelectrostatic force.C. It would increase the strong nuclear force and decrease theelectrostatic force.D. It would decrease the strong nuclear force and increase theelectrostatic force.

Answer 1

Adding protons to the nucleus would increase the electrostatic repulsion and increase the strong nuclear force.

Correct option : A