Multiple choice

The atom's nucleus is held together by which of the following:

  1. strong interactions of the lepton and gluon constituents of the atom's nucleus

  2. weak interactions of the quark and lepton constituents of the atom's nucleus

  3. strong interactions of the quark and lepton constituents of the atom's nucleus

  4. strong interactions of the quark and gluon constituents of the atom's nucleus

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Explanation

The strong nuclear force holds the nucleus together. This force acts between quarks, which are mediated by gluons.