Properties of the nucleus: Which of the following statements about the strong nuclear force are correct? (There may be more than one correct choice.)
A) It acts equally on protons and neutrons but not on electrons.
B) It acts equally on protons, neutrons, and electrons.
C) It has a much longer range than the electric force.
D) It keeps electrons in their orbits around the nucleus.
E) Because of its very short range, there is a limit to how large the nucleus can be.
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