Question

The kind(s) of force that is/are present between two protons in a nucleus is/are _______.

• A. Electrostatic force
• B. Nuclear force
• C. Magnetic force
• D. Both (A) and (B)

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both (A) and (B)

Two protons are subject to two forces;- the nuclear force and the electrostatic force. When they are very close together the nuclear force is dominant, and when they are far apart electrostatic force is dominant

Hence two kinds of forces present between two protons in a nucleus.

However magnitude of Nuclear force is much more than Electrostatic force