The nucleus of the deuterium atom (heavy water) consists of a proton and a neutron...

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The nucleus of the deuterium atom (heavy water) consists of a proton and a neutron at a distance of about 2x10^-15 m. The mass of the proton and neutron is 1.7x10^-27 kg each. Compare the magnitude of the gravitational force between the two particles to the magnitude of the nuclear force, which is about 200 N. (The nuclear force is a different force of nature.)

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