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Strong nuclear force

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The strong nuclear force is the fundamental force that holds atomic nuclei together by overcoming the electromagnetic repulsion between protons.

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