The Force Holding the Protons and Neutrons Together in a Nucleus

question 39

Multiple Choice

The force holding the protons and neutrons together in a nucleus is known as

• A) binding energy
• B) gamma radiation
• C) electrostatic attraction
• D) gravity
• E) mass defect

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