Question

If $E$, $G$ and $N$ represent the magnitudes of electromagnetic, gravitational and nuclear forces between two protons at a given separation, then

• A. $N=E=G$
• B. $E<N<G$
• C. $N>G<E$
• D. $E>G>N$

Answer 1

The correct option is D

$E>G>N$

Gravitational force

1. It is the force of attraction between all masses in the universe.
2. The force of attraction between two bodies directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them is called gravitational force.

Electrostatic force

1. It is a type of physical interaction between electrically charged particles.
2. It can be attractive or repulsive

Nuclear force

1. It is the force that acts between the protons and neutrons of atoms.
2. Nuclear force binds a nucleus together

The magnitude of electromagnetic, gravitational, and nuclear forces between two protons at a given separation,

1. Gravitational force is the weakest force.
2. Electromagnetic forces are stronger than gravitational forces.
3. When it comes to the case of two protons given separation, nuclear force doesn't exist. Since nuclear force is a force existing inside a nucleus. So nuclear force will be the lowest

So, $E>G>N$

Therefore, option D is correct