Question

Which of the following force holds protons and neutrons inside the nucleus of an atom?

Q: Answer-Which of the following force holds protons and neutrons inside the nucleus of an atom?

The known forces of nature can be divided into four- gravity, electromagnetism, weak nuclear force and strong nuclear force. It is the strong nuclear force which holds protons and neutrons together inside an atom. Whereas weak nuclear force is responsible for the existence and structure of nuclei including radioactivity and nuclear fusion. Hence, option C is correct.