Physics-Nuclear Forces

NEET Physics Nuclear Forces Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

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.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

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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