Properties of the Nucleus: Which of the Following Statements About

question 85

Multiple Choice

Properties of the nucleus: Which of the following statements about the strong nuclear force are correct? (There may be more than one correct choice.)

• A) It acts equally on protons and neutrons but not on electrons.
• B) It acts equally on protons, neutrons, and electrons.
• C) It has a much longer range than the electric force.
• D) It keeps electrons in their orbits around the nucleus.
• E) Because of its very short range, there is a limit to how large the nucleus can be.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord.

Spinal Cord

The long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain down the length of the back, integral for transmitting nerve signals.

Autonomic Nervous System

A division of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary functions of the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that originate in the brain and serve various sensory and motor functions of the head and neck.