The main reason that there is a limit to the size of a stable nucleus is

A) the limited range of the gravitational force.
B) the short range nature of the strong nuclear force.
C) the weakness of the gravitational force.
D) the weakness of the electrostatic force.


B

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Which of the following characterizes the net force on a particle falling through a fluid at its terminal speed?

a. It is at a maximum. b. It is upwards. c. It is downwards. d. It is zero.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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