The strong nuclear force is one of the four fundamental forces in nature. The other forces are the electromagnetic force, the weak nuclear force and gravity.
- The strong nuclear force is the strongest of the four fundamental forces of nature but only acts over very small distances, about the size of an atom’s nucleus. This short-range force is about 100 times stronger than the electromagnetic force, 106 times stronger than the weak nuclear force, and 1038 times stronger than gravity.
- The strong nuclear force is the fundamental force that binds matter together and is responsible for holding together protons and neutrons which are the subatomic particles within the atomic nucleus.
- The strong nuclear force counteracts the electrical repulsion between protons, which would otherwise push the positively charged protons apart.
- The strong nuclear force plays a crucial role in nuclear reactions, allowing the release of tremendous energy in processes like nuclear power generation and nuclear weapons.