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When hydrogen atoms fuse to form a new nucleus, typically helium, the strong nuclear force is what holds the newly formed nucleus together. This force operates at very short distances and is significantly stronger than the electromagnetic force that would otherwise cause the positively charged protons to repel each other. The strong nuclear force binds protons and neutrons tightly within the nucleus, overcoming their electrostatic repulsion.

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