Answer
a) The strong force must exist because without it, there is no possible way for atomic nuclei to hold themselves together.
b) The strong force must be short-range since there is no evidence that it influences particles outside of the nucleus of the atom.
Work Step by Step
a) The strong force must exist because without it, there is no possible way for atomic nuclei to hold themselves together.
b) The strong force must be short-range since there is no evidence that it influences particles outside of the nucleus of the atom.
