2006-12-23 02:56:09 · 10 answers · asked by Jagjit Singh 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
They're held there by the neuclious humor.
2006-12-23 03:01:03 · answer #1 · answered by John's Secret Identity™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The *real* answer is from particle physics. The force that holds the nucleus together, and keeps the neutrons and protons stuck togerther within the nucleus is called the STRONG force.
In the standard model of particle physics, the four fundamental forces (strong, weak, electromagnetic and gravity) occur as a result of an exchange between particles through other "force carrying particles". Neutrons and protons are made up of even smaller particles called quarks. These quarks exchange force carrying particles between each other; this IS the basis of the strong force.
[Note: van der Waals and London dispersion forces are between *molecules*- whole groups of atoms, and have nothing to do with the forces within the nuclei inside individual atoms.]
2006-12-23 11:09:12 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Neutrons are neutral and are held to the protons by Van der Waal's interactions and London Dispersion Forces. These are intermolecular and subatomic forces of attraction that hold an atom together, and are only overcome in supercolliders and nucelar reactions.
2006-12-23 10:58:05 · answer #3 · answered by But why is the rum always gone? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They are held in place by the magnetic attraction of positive and negatively charged particles creating a magnetic field holding them together . Mind that they are never in anyplace at the same time but are in constant movement . Noting in the universe is standing still . Everything is in motion including a rock laying on the ground .
2006-12-23 11:11:50 · answer #4 · answered by -----JAFO---- 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nucleus is positively charged while neutrons do not carry any charge hence the nucleus does not exert any force of attraction or repulsion on them and they can lie within the nucleus
2006-12-23 11:19:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are bound with in it with the attraction offered by neutrons& protons to each other
2006-12-23 23:57:49 · answer #6 · answered by P.V. Raghu Sekhar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only Jerry P is correct.
Shows how much the people here know about physics, eh?
2006-12-23 12:13:29 · answer #7 · answered by cchh1990 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mmmm.... neulicious.
2006-12-23 10:56:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
electromagnetism, no seriously i would tell you but you wouldn't learn from it...
2006-12-23 10:58:03 · answer #9 · answered by bossman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
PFM
2006-12-23 11:03:23 · answer #10 · answered by Mike R 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋