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What is the strong nuclear force?

The force that holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus.

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  1. The force that causes chemical bonds only
  2. The force that holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus ✔
  3. The force that pushes electrons out of atoms

Why: The strong force binds nucleons together, overcoming proton repulsion within the nucleus.

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The strong force keeps the nucleus from falling apart.
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Answer: The force that holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus. The strong force binds nucleons together, overcoming proton repulsion within the nucleus.

  1. Nuclear physics en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_physics
    held together by the strong nuclear force
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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