Which of the following characteristics accurately describe nuclear forces? — Nuclear Chemistry and Radioactivity Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Nuclear forces are not electrostatic; they are short-range forces operating within $1.4 \times 10^{-15}$ m. They are incredibly strong (approx $10^{21}$ times stronger than electrostatic forces) to overcome proton-proton repulsion, but they do NOT obey the inverse square law like electrostatic or gravitational forces.