The Virtual Exchange of Photons Can Produce

question 15

Multiple Choice

The virtual exchange of photons can produce

• A)a repulsive force.
• B)an attractive force.
• C)either a repulsive or an attractive force.
• D)neither a repulsive nor an attractive force.

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