Multiple choice

Which among the following is strongest force?

  1. London dispersion force

  2. Electrostatic force

  3. Van der Waals forces

  4. Nuclear forces
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Explanation

As its name implies, it is the strongest force of the four. However, it also has the shortest range, meaning that particles must be extremely close before its effects are felt. Its main job is to hold together the subatomic particles of the nucleus (protons, which carry a positive charge, and neutrons, which carry no charge. These particles are collectively called nucleons.

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