Neutrons are found in the nucleus and separate the other particles so that the strong force can hold the nucleus together. Which particles are positively charged and need to be separated so that they don't repel?

Question

Responses
A electronselectrons
B neutronsneutrons
C protonsprotons
D quarks

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C) protonsprotons

Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus, and they repel each other due to their like charges. Neutrons help to separate the protons, allowing the strong nuclear force to effectively hold the nucleus together despite this repulsion.