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Science Bowl Question

📅 NSB 2011🎓 HS🔄 Round 12#️⃣ Q14❓ Toss-Up📝 Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST describes why protons in the nucleus do NOT fly apart due to coulomb repulsion?

W) The negative charges of the orbiting electrons neutralize the positive charges of the protons
X) The coulomb force does not manifest within the nucleus
Y) Neutrons cancel the coulomb repulsion
Z) The strong force between quarks dominates
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