Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics Nuclear Energy, Binding Energy, Mass Defect, Nuclear Force MCQ (Single Correct)

Which of the following statement is true for nuclear force?

A
They obey the inverse square law of distance
B
They obey the inverse third power law of distance
C
They are short range forces
D
They are equal in strength to electromagnetic forces

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The correct answer is:
C

Nuclear forces (strong nuclear forces between nucleons) do not follow inverse-square or inverse-cube laws. Their dependence on distance is complex and not of simple power-law form.
They are very strong, much stronger than electromagnetic forces, but only within a short range ( fm).

Hence the only correct statement is that nuclear forces are short-range forces.

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