STANDARDPhysics-Nuclear Physics
STANDARD Physics Nuclear Forces MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The range of nuclear forces is about-
A
2 × 10⁻¹⁰ m
B
1.5 × 10⁻²⁸.0 m
C
7.2 × 10⁻⁴ m
D
1.4 × 10⁻¹⁵ m
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The nuclear force is powerfully attractive between nucleons at distance of about 1 femtometre or 1.0 × 10⁻¹⁵ metre, but it rapidly decreases to insignificance at distance beyond about 2.5 fm.
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