Which of the following statements is true for nuclear forces?

They obey the inverse third power law of distance

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They are equal in strength to the electromagnetic forces

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They are short range forces

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They obey the inverse square law of distance

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The correct option is C
They are short range forces

Nuclear forces operate only within the nucleus.

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Which of the following statements is true for nuclear forces?

The correct option is C They are short range forces Nuclear forces operate only within the nucleus.

The correct option is C
They are short range forces

Nuclear forces operate only within the nucleus.