strong force
The "strong force" is one of the four fundamental forces of nature, crucial for the stability of atomic nuclei.
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Definition
C1Particle Physics
(technical, academic)The fundamental force that binds quarks together to form protons, neutrons, and other hadrons.
Example
- The strong force is what holds the quarks together inside a proton.
- Without the strong force, atomic nuclei would not be stable.
C1Nuclear Physics
(technical, academic)The force responsible for holding protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom.
Example
- The strong force overcomes the repulsion between protons in the atomic nucleus.
- Nuclear reactions release energy due to changes in the strong force.
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