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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