Asked by tj

What does a strong nuclear force do in an atom?
It repels electrons from other electrons.
It repels protons from other protons.
It attracts protons and neutrons.
It attracts protons and electrons.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
It attracts protons and neutrons. The strong nuclear force (a short-range but very powerful force) holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus, overcoming the electromagnetic repulsion between protons.