Question

Choose the correct statement

• A. The nuclear force becomes strong if the nucleus contains too many protons compared to neutrons
• B. The nuclear force becomes strong if the nucleus contains too many neutrons compared to protons
• C. Nuclei with atomic number less than 82 shows a tendency to disintegrate
• D. The nuclear force becomes weak if the nucleus contains a large number of nucleons

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Nuclear force being a short range force becomes unstable with too many nucleons.