The Physical Force That Holds the Components of an Atom

question 40

Multiple Choice

The physical force that holds the components of an atom together is the

• A) nuclear force between protons and neutrons.
• B) gravitational force between the massive nucleus and the much less massive electrons.
• C) centrifugal force produced on electrons by their orbital motion around the nucleus.
• D) electromagnetic attraction between the positive nucleus and the negative electrons.

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