Problem: In what part of the atom does the strong nuclear force operate?a) between the nucleus and electrons b) in the electron shellc) in the nucleus

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strong nuclear force → stronger than the positive–positive repulsive electric force (between protons)

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In what part of the atom does the strong nuclear force operate?


a) between the nucleus and electrons 

b) in the electron shell

c) in the nucleus

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