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Two hydrogen nuclei repel one another due to the positive charges of the protons within them. At some separation distance this repulsion is overcome and the hydrogen nuclei can fuse to form helium. What force allows two protons to "stick" together?

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nuclear forces allow 2 protons to stick together
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The answer is Strong Nuclear Force.

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