IB Physics HL E 3 5 Strong Nuclear Force Questions

Distinguish HL nuclear particles by the forces they experience, identifying when the strong nuclear and Coulomb forces both act.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Physics HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • identify nucleons as particles affected by the strong nuclear force and distinguish them from leptons in force questions
  • identify the proton as experiencing both the strong nuclear force and the Coulomb force because it is a nucleon with charge
  • use particle type and electric charge to determine which fundamental interactions apply in a stated nuclear context

IB Physics HL E 3 5 Strong Nuclear Force Questions question 1

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A short-range attractive force operates between nucleons.

State the name of this force.

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