Questions: Which fundamental force keeps the nucleus of an atom from breaking apart? A. Electromagnetic force B. Weak nuclear force C. Strong nuclear force D. Gravity

Which fundamental force keeps the nucleus of an atom from breaking apart?
A. Electromagnetic force
B. Weak nuclear force
C. Strong nuclear force
D. Gravity

Transcript text: Apex Learning - Courses m/public/activity/1002002/assessment m Sem 1 1.2.2 Qulz: Types of Forces Question 5 of 10 Which fundamental force keeps the nucleus of an atom from breaking apart? A. Electromagnetic force B. Weak nuclear force C. Strong nuclear force D. Gravity SUBMIT $\leftarrow$ PREVIOUS

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the Fundamental Forces

There are four fundamental forces in nature: gravitational force, electromagnetic force, weak nuclear force, and strong nuclear force.

Step 2: Determine the Role of Each Force

Gravitational Force: Acts between masses, very weak at the atomic scale.
Electromagnetic Force: Acts between charged particles, responsible for the repulsion between protons in the nucleus.
Weak Nuclear Force: Responsible for radioactive decay and certain nuclear reactions.
Strong Nuclear Force: Acts between nucleons (protons and neutrons) to hold the nucleus together, overcoming the repulsive electromagnetic force between protons.

Step 3: Identify the Force that Keeps the Nucleus Intact

The strong nuclear force is the force that keeps the nucleus of an atom from breaking apart by binding protons and neutrons together.