Two protones are kept at a separation of 10 nm. Let `F_(n)` and `F_(e)` be the nuclear force and the elctromagnetic force between them .

Options

A. `F_(e) ltlt F_(n)`
B. `F_(e) = F_(n)`
C. `F_(e)` and `F_(n)` differ only slightly
D. `F_(e) gtgt F_(n)`

Answer

D

Explanation

(d): `F_(n) gtgt F_(e)` for distance `lt 10^(-15)` m.