The interaction that describes the forces among nucleons that hold nuclei together is
A) the strong nuclear interaction.
B) the electromagnetic interaction.
C) the weak nuclear interaction.
D) the gravitational interaction.
E) None of these is correct.

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The strong nuclear interaction is responsible for the binding of protons and neutrons in the nucleus, and allows for the formation of stable nuclei. The other listed interactions, particularly electromagnetic and gravitational, play much less prominent roles in the nucleus.

The Interaction That Describes the Forces Among Nucleons That Hold