Assertion (A): Forces acting between proton-proton (f pp ) proton-neutron (f pn ) and…
Physics · Class 12 · CBSE — Nuclei
Assertion (A): Forces acting between proton-proton (fpp) proton-neutron (fpn) and neutron-neutron (fnn) are such that fpp < fpn = fnm.
Reason (R): Electrostatic force of repulsion between two protons reduces net nuclear forces between them.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Answer
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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