Home > Astronomy > Light and Fundamental Forces

Which of the four fundamental forces holds the nucleus together? Which one of the four forces tend to push the nucleus apart?

Answer 1

The strong force.

The first of the four fundamental forces is the strong force (nuclear), which holds atoms together; there is no force that pushes them apart. The other three basic forces are gravity, weak force (radiation), electro-magnetism, and third gravity.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Answer 2

Ariana Acosta

The strong nuclear force holds the nucleus together. The electromagnetic force tends to push the nucleus apart.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Answer 3

Hunter Arthur

The strong nuclear force holds the nucleus together. The electromagnetic force tends to push the nucleus apart.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.