Question

Inside the nucleus, Coloumb's electrostatic repulsion between two protons is about ___ times the gravitational attraction between them.

• A. 1024
• B. 1030
• C. 1036
• D. 1045

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1036

Explanation

Inside the nucleus, Coulomb's electrostatic repulsion between two protons is about 1036 times the gravitational attraction between them.

1. Nuclear force is the nuclear interaction between the charged particles. This force is considered a strong force .
2. compared to the Gravitational force which is the force of attraction between the masses is a weak force.
3. Since nuclear forces are strong forces so they are 1036 times larger than gravitational forces.

Hence, correct answer is (c) 1036