NEET Physics Nuclear Forces MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing three nucleons, two protons and one neutron, placed closely together. Which of the following statements about the nuclear force between these nucleons is correct?

The nuclear force is the same between all pairs of nucleons.
The nuclear force depends on the electric charge of the nucleons.
The nuclear force is stronger between protons than between a proton and a neutron.
The nuclear force does not act between neutron-neutron pairs.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The nuclear force between neutron-neutron, proton-neutron, and proton-proton is approximately the same and does not depend on electric charge.
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