Question

Two protons are kept at a separation of 10 nm Let Fn and Fe be the nuclear force and electromagnetic force between them.

• A. $F_e=F_n$
• B. $F_e>>F_n$
• C. $F_e<<F_n$
• D. $F_e\text{and}{F}_n$ differ only slightly

Answer 1

The correct option is C $F_e<<F_n$

Nuclear forces are the strongest forces in the universe, the nucleus of an atom remains stable because of the presence of nuclear forces between the protons.

Thus, they will be very large in comparision to electrostatic forces.