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Which of the following is incorrect about nuclear force?

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Neutron & protons are bound in nuclear by short-range strong force

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Nuclear force does not distinguish between neutron & proton

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Nuclear force is always attractive

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Nuclear force is stronger than coulombic force

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Solution

The correct option is C Nuclear force is always attractive
Nuclear force is repulsive if distance between nucleons is less than 0.8 fm

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