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Heavy stable nuclei have more neutrons t...

Heavy stable nuclei have more neutrons then protons this is because of….

A

neutrons are heavier than proton

B

electrostatic force between protons are repulsive

C

neutron decay into protons through `B-decay`

D

nucleur forces between neutrons are weaker than that between protons.

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Because, nuclear force between neutrons is attractive and short range whereas electric force between protons is repulsive and long range.
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