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What is responsible for binding protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus?
What is responsible for binding protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus?
- Gravitational force
- Electromagnetic force
- Weak nuclear force
- Strong nuclear force (correct)
Why do atoms exist according to the text?
Why do atoms exist according to the text?
- Because the electromagnetic force overcomes the strong force (correct)
- Due to the gravitational force
- Because of the weak nuclear force
- Because of the repulsion between protons
What is the 'color force' that is mentioned in the text?
What is the 'color force' that is mentioned in the text?
- A weak attractive force between protons
- A force that gives colors to atomic nuclei
- A remnant strong force binding quarks in protons and neutrons (correct)
- The electromagnetic force
What happens when lightweight nuclei are fused according to the text?
What happens when lightweight nuclei are fused according to the text?
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Which force is considered to be the underlying source of the energy powering stars?
Which force is considered to be the underlying source of the energy powering stars?
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What would happen if the electromagnetic force overcame the strong nuclear force completely?
What would happen if the electromagnetic force overcame the strong nuclear force completely?
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How does the strong nuclear force contribute to the stability of atomic nuclei?
How does the strong nuclear force contribute to the stability of atomic nuclei?
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