Do protons have stong nuclear interaction with other protons

In summary: The strong nuclear force is a fundamental force of nature and is responsible for binding protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom. In summary, the strong nuclear force, also known as the strong interaction, is a fundamental force that binds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom. This force acts on all hadrons, including protons and neutrons, and is spin-dependent. While the strong interaction between protons is not enough to hold a collection of protons together, it is an essential force for the stability of atomic nuclei.
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I was wondering if protons exchange strong nuclear interaction/force with other protons or do protons exchange strong nuclear interaction/force with just neutrons OR do all protons and neutrons exchange strong nuclear interaction/force with all protons and neutrons. Protons exchanging strong nuclear interaction/force sounds redundant because that would deem neutrons useless. Also, do protons and neutrons exchange strong nuclear force with one particle to the other or are they all exchanging with any particle in range.

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To quite a good approximation, the strong nuclear interaction of a neutron with a neutron is the same as the interaction of a neutron with a proton or of a proton with a proton. But note that these interactions are spin-dependent, and the exclusion principle forbids some states from existing.
 
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Protons exchanging strong nuclear interaction/force sounds redundant because that would deem neutrons useless.
The strong interaction between protons is not sufficient to keep a collection of protons without neutrons together.
 
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Protons exchanging strong nuclear interaction/force sounds redundant because that would deem neutrons useless.
The strong interaction between protons is not sufficient to keep a collection of protons without neutrons together.

In any case, we don't decide whether a particular physical law is right or wrong based on some notion of utility or redundancy.
 
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1. Do protons have a strong nuclear interaction with other protons?

Yes, protons have a strong nuclear interaction with other protons. The strong force is one of the four fundamental forces of nature and is responsible for binding protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom.

2. How does the strong nuclear interaction between protons work?

The strong interaction between protons is mediated by the exchange of particles called gluons. These particles carry the strong force and are constantly being exchanged between protons, keeping them bound together.

3. Can protons repel each other due to their positive charge?

Yes, protons do repel each other due to their positive charge. However, the strong nuclear force is much stronger than the electromagnetic force, which is responsible for the repulsion between protons. This allows the strong force to overcome the repulsion and keep protons bound together in the nucleus.

4. Does the strength of the strong nuclear interaction between protons change?

The strength of the strong nuclear interaction between protons does not change. It is a constant force that is always present between protons, regardless of their distance from each other. However, the strength of the strong force can vary depending on the distance between protons and the number of gluons being exchanged.

5. Can the strong nuclear interaction between protons be broken?

Yes, the strong nuclear interaction between protons can be broken. This can happen in extremely high energy collisions, such as those that occur in particle accelerators. In these collisions, the protons can be split apart, releasing a large amount of energy.

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