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WAEC Physics 2023 Objective — Question 35

Question 35 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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What is the name given to the force of attraction between the nucleons in the nucleus of an atom?

  • A. Gravitational force
  • B. Nuclear forceCorrect
  • C. Electrostatic force
  • D. Magnetic force

Explanation

Nuclear force is the force that acts between the protons and neutrons (nucleons) of atoms, binding the nucleons into atomic nuclei.

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