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Question
Between which pairs of nucleons does the nuclear force act?
Options
Only between proton-proton pairs
Between proton-proton, neutron-neutron, and proton-neutron pairs
Only between proton-neutron pairs
Only between neutron-neutron pairs
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Solution
The nuclear force acts between all three combinations of nucleon pairs: proton-proton, neutron-neutron, and proton-neutron. This wide range of interaction allows it to bind all nucleons together inside the nucleus.
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