The strong force is the force that
A)binds electrons to the nucleus in an atom.
B)holds the Moon in orbit around Earth.
C)creates the magnetic field associated with sunspots.
D)produces the extremely high temperatures in the solar corona.
E)binds protons and neutrons together to form a nucleus.

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The strong force is also known as the nuclear force, and it is responsible for binding protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom. Without the strong force, the repulsive electromagnetic force between protons would cause the nucleus to break apart.

The Strong Force Is the Force That