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The nucleus of an atom stays together only because the repulsive forces, called

forces, are overcome by
even stronger attractive forces.
fusion
nuclear
electrostatic

The nucleus of an atom stays together only because the repulsive forces, called forces-example-1
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Answer:

Electrostatic

Step-by-step explanation:

The forces that are overcome are the repulsive electrostatic forces between the protons (all charged positively).

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