The statement provided is: "The strong nuclear force acts over a smaller distance than the electromagnetic force."
The correct answer is:
False.
Explanation:
1. The strong nuclear force is one of the four fundamental forces of nature, responsible for holding protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom.
2. This force operates over a very short range, typically on the scale of a femtometer (10^-15 meters), which is extremely small.
3. On the other hand, the electromagnetic force, which includes forces like attraction and repulsion between charged particles, operates over a much longer range compared to the strong nuclear force.
4. The electromagnetic force can act over larger distances, such as between charged particles in an atom or between magnets.
In summary, the strong nuclear force acts over a much smaller distance than the electromagnetic force, making the statement false.
