Question

what is the role of the strong nuclear force in the stability of a nucleus? it destabilizes the nucleus. it holds the nucleus together. it causes the nucleus to expand. it has no effect on the nucleus.

Explanation:

The strong nuclear force is an attractive force that acts between nucleons (protons and neutrons) in the nucleus. It overcomes the electrostatic repulsion between positively - charged protons, thus holding the nucleus together.

Answer:

It holds the nucleus together.