SWhen two protons are extremely close to each other, there is a strong <u>nuclear force</u> between them.
The force between a proton and neutron is same as the force between two proton, which the nuclear force. Nuclear forces can also be called as the nuclear interactions. Nuclear forces affects the neutrons and protons, both nucleons in identical or similar way.
Strong nuclear force is one of the fundamental forces of the nature and it is strongest among the four. Four fundamental forces are -Gravitation, strong nuclear force, weak nuclear force, and electromagnetism.
The energy that is used in nuclear power and nuclear weapons, the nuclear force has an important role in storing it. To bring the charged protons together against their electric repulsion, energy is required. When the protons and neutrons are bound together by the nuclear force they form a nucleus, this energy is in stored form.
So, the strong forces holding two protons extremely close is strong nuclear forces.
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