If the nucleus is a few (mathrm{fm}) in diameter, the distance between the centers of two protons

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If the nucleus is a few \(\mathrm{fm}\) in diameter, the distance between the centers of two protons must be \(\approx 2 \mathrm{fm}\).

a. Calculate the repulsive electric force between two protons that are \(2.0 \mathrm{fm}\) apart.

b. Calculate the attractive gravitational force between two protons that are \(2.0 \mathrm{fm}\) apart. Could gravity be the force that holds the nucleus together?

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

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Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones, Stuart Field

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