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SHORTRANGE ATTRACTIVE FORCE [1 record]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2005-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

In a sense, the neutron "glues" the protons together. Excess neutrons permit the short-range attractive force between adjacent nucleons to overcome the long-range repulsive electric forces among the protons.

Key term(s)
  • shortrange attractive force
  • short range attractive force

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

À cause de la présence de neutrons, la force attractive à courte portée entre nucléons voisins excède la force électrique répulsive à longue portée entre les protons.

Spanish

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