Radiation And Matter

Question 1

Key points about the strong nuclear

Answer 1

Has a short range (1-4fm)
Same interaction between a proton and neutron as two protons or two neutrons. Affects all particles the same
Attractive between 0.5 -4fm
Repulsive below 0.5fm

Question 2

eV to Joules

Answer 2

1eV = 1.6 * 10-19

Question 3

Which force hold the nucleons together inside the nucleus

Answer 3

Nuclear force

At small separations the nuclear force is repulsive keeping protons and neutrons from getting too close

Question 4

Which force makes the nucleus unstable

Answer 4

Electrostatic