BRAINCAKEForces in the Nucleus
Stable nuclei do not disintegrate. The strong nuclear force holds the nucleons together. The strong nuclear force overcomes the electrostatic force of repulsion between the protons in the nucleus and keeps the neutrons and protons together.
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Key terms in this lesson
- Nucleon
- A neutron or a proton; either type of particle found in the nucleus of an atom.
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