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Question 3 • Physical Science

Which is an example of the strong force in action?

Answer
A
A battery-powered radio produces sound.
B
The protons in the nucleus of a carbon atom are held together.
C
A magnet keeps a cabinet door closed.
D
The Sun pulls on Earth as Earth moves around the Sun.

Explanation

The strong force binds protons and neutrons together in an atomic nucleus, overcoming the electrical repulsion between the positively charged protons. So the example is protons in a carbon atom’s nucleus being held together. The magnet and the Sun’s pull involve electromagnetic and gravitational forces, respectively.

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