NEET Physics Nuclear Forces Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Nuclear forces are short-range forces that apply to both protons and neutrons. | Reason (R): The nuclear force does not differentiate between protons and neutrons, influencing only nucleons in close proximity.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion and reason are both true as per NCERT context, where nuclear forces are described as short-range and non-discriminatory between protons and neutrons, affecting only nearby nucleons.
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