Physics-Nuclear Forces
NEET Physics Nuclear Forces MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following statements about nuclear forces is correct?
A
Nuclear forces act equally on protons and neutrons and have a short range.
B
Nuclear forces are long-range forces that differentiate between neutrons and protons.
C
Nuclear forces increase the binding energy per nucleon in very heavy nuclei only.
D
Nuclear forces are responsible for the chemical properties of isotopes of an element.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The nuclear force does not distinguish between neutron and proton and is characterized as a short-range force, supporting option A. The other options incorrectly describe the nature and implications of nuclear forces.
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