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Excellent question! I assume you are familiar with the electric repulsion that would make the protons repel (they both have a +1 charge). So, there are four forces in the universe:
1. Gravity-This is actually the weakest force. Think about it. It takes something as big as the earth to hold down a truck. Now think about the size of an electromagnet at a junk yard that can pick it up!
2. Weak Nuclear force-this is what causes radioactive chemicals (like Uranium) to decay (what makes them "radioactive".)
3. Electromagnetism-you are obviously familiar with this one.
4. The Strong Nuclear Force-this is the answer to you question.
The strong nuclear force, or "strong force", binds protons and nuetrons together. If that satisfies your curiosity, stop here, cause further explaination can get ugly.
Well, ok, I here's how to explain it without getting too side tracked:
Protons and nuetrons stay together because they emit and exchange small particles called pions. This exchange process creates a very "stable" existence for them. Everything in physics wants to reach a "stable" point (or equilibrium). If you drop a pendulum, it will swing back and forth reaching a stable pattern. Just like this, this cycle of exchanging pions is a very stable state of being for the protons and neutrons They become dependent on the process and this attraction is even stronger than the electromagnetic repulsion between the protons. In fact, it is the stongest force in nature!
What else can I help you with?
What fundamental force hold the subatomic particles together in the nucleus?
The fundamental force that holds subatomic particles together in the nucleus is the strong nuclear force. This force is responsible for binding protons and neutrons together in the atomic nucleus.
The most abundent isotope of lead contains 82 protons and 124 neutrons packed closely together in the nucleus why do the protons stay together in the nucleus rather than fly apart?
Protons stay together in the nucleus due to the strong nuclear force, otherwise known as binding energy. This force is the fundamental glue, so to speak, in everything. It overshadows the electromagnetic force by several orders of magnitude, so that the protons do not fly apart due to like charges repelling each other.
What role do neutrons play in the structure and stability of the atomic nucleus?
Neutrons play a crucial role in the structure and stability of the atomic nucleus by providing additional nuclear binding energy. They help hold the protons together in the nucleus through the strong nuclear force, which helps stabilize the nucleus and prevent it from breaking apart.
Do electrical forces within an atomic nucleus hold together?
Since a nucleus is made of proton, positively charged particle, you would assume that it would tend to push itself apart. However the presence of neutron allows the charge to be distributed and therefore make it more stable.
What is responsible for keeping electrons in orbit around the nucleus?
The electrostatic force between the positively charged nucleus and negatively charged electrons is responsible for keeping electrons in orbit around the nucleus. This force acts as a centripetal force, keeping the electrons in their orbit.
Why large amounts of energy needed to separate a nucleus?
The force binding the nucleus of an atom is the strongest fundamental force in nature. There are four fundamental forces in nature. These are the electromagnetic force gravity, the strong nuclear force, and the weak nuclear force. Of these, the strong nuclear force, which binds together the nucleons (neutrons and protons) of atoms, is by far the strongest. It is over 100 times as strong as the electromagnetic force, which, in turn, is far stronger than gravity or the weak nuclear force.
What fundamental force hold the subatomic particles together in the nucleus?
The fundamental force that holds subatomic particles together in the nucleus is the strong nuclear force. This force is responsible for binding protons and neutrons together in the atomic nucleus.
This is the type of nuclear force that binds the nucleus of an atom together?
The type of nuclear force that binds the nucleus of an atom together is the strong nuclear force. It is one of the four fundamental forces of nature and is responsible for holding protons and neutrons together in the nucleus. This force is stronger than the electromagnetic force, which tends to push positively charged protons apart.
The strongest of the four fundamental forces is the?
The strongest of the four fundamental forces is the strong nuclear force, which is responsible for holding the nucleus of an atom together. It is the strongest force at short distances within the nucleus.
What are the relative strength strengths of attractive and repulsive forces in a stable nucleus?
In a stable nucleus, the attractive nuclear forces (such as the strong nuclear force) are stronger than the repulsive forces (such as the electromagnetic force) between protons. This balance of forces keeps the nucleus stable and prevents it from breaking apart.
What force makes the nucleus push itself apart?
There is the strong nuclear force that keeps the nucleus together, but then there is also the weak nuclear force that is responsible for the radioactive decay and is responsible for the fusion of hydrogen in stars. There is also the electromagnetic force that combats the strong force and attempts to push the nucleus apart, this is, however, unsuccessful.
The most abundent isotope of lead contains 82 protons and 124 neutrons packed closely together in the nucleus why do the protons stay together in the nucleus rather than fly apart?
Protons stay together in the nucleus due to the strong nuclear force, otherwise known as binding energy. This force is the fundamental glue, so to speak, in everything. It overshadows the electromagnetic force by several orders of magnitude, so that the protons do not fly apart due to like charges repelling each other.
What fundamental force is the strongest?
The force binding the individual nucleons (neutrons and protons) together inside the nucleus of an atom. :)
What role do neutrons play in the structure and stability of the atomic nucleus?
Neutrons play a crucial role in the structure and stability of the atomic nucleus by providing additional nuclear binding energy. They help hold the protons together in the nucleus through the strong nuclear force, which helps stabilize the nucleus and prevent it from breaking apart.
What two competing fundamental forces are at work inside the nucleus of an atom?
The two competing fundamental forces inside the nucleus of an atom are the strong nuclear force, which holds protons and neutrons together, and the electromagnetic force, which causes positive charges (protons) to repel each other. The strong nuclear force overcomes the electromagnetic force at close distances, keeping the nucleus stable.
Is strong nuclear force is strongest of all 4 fundamental forces?
The strong interaction (strong force) and weak interaction (weak force) as well as the electromagnetic force are fundamental forces. The only one "missing" from this lineup is gravity, the fourth fundamental force in the universe.
What fundamental force causes some form of radioactivity?
The fundamental force responsible for some forms of radioactivity is the weak nuclear force. This force is involved in processes such as beta decay, where a neutron in an atomic nucleus is transformed into a proton, an electron, and an antineutrino.
