The Two Strongest Forces That Act Between Protons in a Nucleus

question 32

Multiple Choice

The two strongest forces that act between protons in a nucleus are

• A)the weak nuclear and electromagnetic forces.
• B)the weak nuclear and the gravitational forces.
• C)the electrostatic and the gravitational forces.
• D)the strong nuclear and the electrostatic forces.

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Definitions:

Hamstring Group

A group of three muscles at the back of the thigh that are involved in bending the knee.

Semitendinosus

One of the three hamstring muscles located at the back of the thigh, important for bending the knee and extending the hip.

Semimembranosus

One of the three muscles in the posterior compartment of the thigh, playing a crucial role in extending the hip and bending the knee.

Transverse Abdominis

The deepest layer of the abdominal muscles that helps stabilize the core, pelvis, and lower back, and is key in maintaining internal abdominal pressure.