Question
Physics Question on Atoms
Electrons in the atom are held to the nucleus by
A
Coulomb's forces
B
nuclear forces
C
van der Waals' forces
D
gravitational forces
Answer
Coulomb's forces
Explanation
Solution
The positively charged nucleus, has electrons revolving around it in stationary orbits. The Coulomb's force provides the necessary centripetal force of attraction to keep the electrons is orbits.