NEET Physics Nuclear Forces Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The nuclear force is the same for both protons and neutrons. | Reason (R): Nuclear force is a short-range force that influences only nucleons close to it.
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 nuclear force does not distinguish between neutron and proton, making Assertion (A) true. Reason (R) is true as it describes the nature of nuclear force, but it does not explain why the force is the same for both protons and neutrons.
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