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Nuclear force is a strong force that holds the particles within an atom's nucleus together, while gravitational force is a weak force that attracts objects with mass to one another.
Nuclear force is measured in units of newtons (N), while gravitational force is measured in units of newtons (N) or pounds-force (lbf).
Yes, nuclear force is always stronger than gravitational force. The strength of nuclear force is about 1038 times greater than the strength of gravitational force.
No, nuclear force and gravitational force act on different scales and cannot cancel each other out. They also have different properties and functions.
The strong nuclear force is responsible for keeping the positively charged protons in an atom's nucleus from repelling each other. Without this strong force, the atom would not be stable and would fall apart.