Which of the four fundamental forces holds the electrons in the atom?
A) strong nuclear force
B) gravitational force
C) weak nuclear force
D) electromagnetic force

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The electromagnetic force is responsible for holding the electrons in orbit around the nucleus of an atom. This force is mediated by photons and acts between charged particles, attracting opposite charges (such as the negatively charged electrons and the positively charged nucleus) and repelling like charges.

Which of the Four Fundamental Forces Holds the Electrons in the Atom