Question

A stable nuclide exists when the _________ overcomes the _________ between positively charged protons.

A. electrostatic attraction, strong force
B. electrostatic repulsion, strong force
C. strong force, electrostatic attraction
D. strong force, electrostatic repulsion

Answer 1

D. This is because the protons all have positive charges and would therefore repel each other if it was not for the strong force holding them together.
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