Nuclear Force -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Nuclear Force”:

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Question 1: What is the nuclear force?

(a) The force that holds electrons in orbit around the nucleus
(b) The force that repels protons and neutrons within the nucleus
(c) The force that binds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus
(d) The force that causes nuclear fission in radioactive elements

Question 2: What is the range of the nuclear force?

(a) Extremely short range, confined to the size of an atom
(b) Infinite range, acting across vast distances in space
(c) Medium range, typically extending to the size of a nucleus
(d) Very long range, extending to the edge of the universe

Question 3: Which of the following particles does the nuclear force primarily act upon?

(a) Electrons
(b) Protons
(c) Neutrons
(d) Both protons and neutrons

Question 4: What role does the nuclear force play in the process of nuclear fusion?

(a) It causes the nucleus to undergo spontaneous decay.
(b) It triggers a chain reaction in which nuclei split into smaller fragments.
(c) It combines light atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei and releases energy.
(d) It prevents the nucleus from interacting with other particles.

Question 5: The nuclear force is much stronger than the electromagnetic force at very close distances. Why doesn't it dominate macroscopic interactions?

(a) It becomes repulsive at larger distances.
(b) It only acts on particles inside the nucleus.
(c) The electromagnetic force is stronger at macroscopic scales.
(d) The nuclear force weakens with increasing temperature.

Question 6: What property of the nuclear force allows certain nuclei to undergo radioactive decay?

(a) The nuclear force becomes attractive at large distances.
(b) The nuclear force weakens with the addition of more protons and neutrons.
(c) The nuclear force causes the release of radiation during decay.
(d) The nuclear force becomes repulsive at small distances.

Question 7: Which fundamental force does the nuclear force resemble in terms of its strong attractive nature at very short distances?

(a) Gravitational force
(b) Electromagnetic force
(c) Weak force
(d) None of the above

Question 8: Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the nuclear force?

(a) The stability of atomic nuclei
(b) The release of energy in nuclear reactions
(c) The occurrence of nuclear fusion in stars
(d) The emission of gamma rays from the nucleus

Question 9: What is the mediator particle responsible for carrying the nuclear force between nucleons?

(a) Photons
(b) Neutrinos
(c) Gravitons
(d) Mesons

Question 10: How does the nuclear force between two protons change as they get closer to each other?

(a) The force becomes weaker.
(b) The force remains constant.
(c) The force becomes repulsive.
(d) The force becomes stronger.