The protons in the nucleus of an atom DO NOT exit due to
- A. Electromagnetic force
- B. Gravitational force
- C. Weak nuclear force
- D. Strong nuclear force
Explanation
The strong nuclear force acts over only a few femtometres but far exceeds the electrostatic repulsion between protons at that range, so it is what holds the nucleus together. The electromagnetic force pushes the protons apart and would blow the nucleus open on its own. Gravity is utterly negligible at nuclear scale and the weak force governs beta decay rather than binding.