The physical force that controls the structure of the nucleus and binds together protons and neutrons is the
A) gravitational force.
B) weak nuclear force.
C) electromagnetic force.
D) strong nuclear force.

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The strong nuclear force is the fundamental force responsible for holding the nucleus of an atom together, binding protons and neutrons despite the repulsive electromagnetic force between the positively charged protons.

The Physical Force That Controls the Structure of the Nucleus