A stable nucleus contains many protons very close to each other,all positively charged.Why do the protons not fly apart due to mutual Coulomb repulsion?
A) Attractive nuclear forces in the nucleus counteract the effect of the Coulomb forces.
B) There are an equal number of electrons in the nucleus that neutralize the protons.
C) The neutrons in the nucleus shield the protons from each other.
D) The Coulomb force does not operate within nuclei.
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