Asked by Shelly
Two protons in an atomic nucleus repel each other, but they are also attracted to each other. Explain.
Answers
Answered by
Damon
Well, the electrostatic force is pushing them apart but when they are very close as in a nucleus the nuclear or "strong" force is attractive and holds them together.
There are no AI answers yet. The ability to request AI answers is coming soon!
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.