Question

Identify the relationship between strong forces and electric forces in the nucleus.

A. Both forces push protons apart
B. Both forces act only on neutrons
C. Strong forces only act on neutrons and electric forces act only pn proton.
D. Strong forces oppose electric forces.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

The strong force holds together quarks, the fundamental particles that make up the protons and neutrons of the atomic nucleus, and further holds together protons and neutrons to form atomic nuclei. As such it is responsible for the underlying stability of matter.