How do protons and neutrons stay together in a nucleus?A.Strong nuclear forces hold them together.B.Weak nuclear forces hold them together.C.Gravitational forces hold them together.D.Electrostatic forces hold them together.

Which force holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom?A.Electrostatic forceB.Weak nuclear forceC.Strong nuclear forceD.Frictional forceSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which best describes the forces in the nucleus of a stable atom?A.The weak nuclear force is greater than the electrostatic force.B.The weak nuclear force balances out the strong nuclear force.C.The strong nuclear force balances out the electrostatic force.D.The electrostatic force is greater than the strong nuclear force.

What force causes protons to repel each other?A.Strong nuclear forceB.Electrostatic forceC.Weak nuclear forceD.Gravitational force

Protons and neutrons are tightly packed together in the nucleus. Question 3 options: True False

What must happen for a nucleus to be stable?A.The number of neutrons must be greater than the number of quarks.B.The number of protons must be greater than the number of neutrons.C.The electrostatic force must be stronger than the strong nuclear force.D.The strong nuclear force must balance electrostatic forces in the nucleus.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS