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COMEDK · Physics · 29. Nuclear Physics

The nuclear forces
a. are central forces, independent of the spin of the nucleons.
b. have a short-range dominant over a distance of about a few fermi
c. are stronger being hundred times stronger than that of electromagnetic forces.
d. are independent of the nuclear charge.

Which of the above is not true?

  1. A b
  2. B d
  3. C c
  4. D a
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(D) a

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Nuclear forces are known to be non-central forces, meaning they depend on the orientation of the spins of the nucleons. Therefore, the statement that they are central forces is incorrect. Nuclear forces have a very short range, typically effective only within a few femtometers…