What is the force that holds protons together in the nucleus? (They should repel each other since they are positively charged)

Respuesta :

The force is the strong nuclear force.

Explanation:

  • Every atom has a nucleus and various orbits surrounding it. The protons and neutrons are present in the nucleus while the electrons orbit around the nucleus.
  • Protons are held together in the nucleus by the strong nuclear force. It is also called as the strong force.
  • It holds together the subatomic particles within the nucleus.
  • The nuclear force is the strongest of the four fundamental forces.
  • Although it is the strongest, it can only act over short distances which are nuclear in length.