The forces that hold the nucleus together
A) act over only very short distances.
B) are much stronger than electromagnetic forces.
C) Both of the above.
D) are attractive, that is, they pull in the inward direction.
E) All of the above.

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The forces that hold the nucleus together, known as nuclear forces, act over very short distances, are much stronger than electromagnetic forces, and are attractive, pulling nucleons inward.

The Forces That Hold the Nucleus Together