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Yes. The strong interaction (or strong force) holds or binds quarks together. As you recall, quarks make up protons and neutrons. In cases where hydrogen nuclei have a neutron or two, residual strong interaction holds the neutron(s) to the proton. Some of the mass of the nucleons, which protons and neutrons when we are talking about them as components of an atomic nucleus, is converted into nuclear binding energy or nuclear glue to hold the nucleus together.

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Does the nucleus of the hydrogen atom have the strong force?

Yes, all atoms have the strong force in their nucleus.


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What is the function of a strong force in a nucleus?

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