STANDARDPhysics-Nuclear Physics
STANDARD Physics Nuclear Forces MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Two nucleons are at a separation of 1 fermi. The net force between them is F₁ if both are neutrons, F₂ if both are protons are F₃ if one is proton and the other is a neutron. Then
A
F₁ > F₂ > F₃
B
F₁ = F₃ > F₂
C
F₂ > F₁ > F₃
D
F₁ = F₂ > F₃
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The nuclear force is strongest between a neutron and a proton, hence F₁ = F₃ > F₂.
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