Strong and weak nuclear forces?

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The discussion clarifies the concepts of strong and weak nuclear forces. The strong nuclear force is responsible for holding quarks together to form protons and neutrons, while also binding protons and neutrons within atomic nuclei. The weak nuclear force is primarily associated with the process of beta decay in nuclides. These fundamental forces are essential for understanding atomic structure and nuclear reactions.

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I can't understand completely the concept of strong nuclear force and weak nuclear force,,,
 
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To steal a quotation from P. A. M. Dirac, "That is a statement, not a question." :D

More seriously, you must have read something about the strong and weak forces. What, specifically, are you having trouble with? We're not mind-readers here, and I, for one, don't like to shoot blindly in the dark by trying to guess.
 
Strong nuclear force holds quarks together to form protons and neutrons, residue holds protons and neutrons to form nuclei.

Weak force is associated with beta decay of a nuclide.
 

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