Although protons repel each other at a distance, they will actually bind if they come close enough together.

Name: Although protons repel each other at a distance, they will actually bind if they come close enough together.
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This is due to the strong nuclear force, which is attractive at very short ranges (about 1 to 3 femtometers) and overcomes the electromagnetic repulsion between protons when they are very close together.

Although Protons Repel Each Other at a Distance, They Will