Q. Choose the inright statement from the following:

• A. Nuclei with atomic number greater than 82 show a tendency to disintegrate
• B. The nuclear force becomes very strong if the nucleus contains a large number of nucleons
• C. The nuclear force becomes weak if the nucleus contains too many protons compared to the number of neutrons
• D. The nuclear force becomes weak if the nucleus contains too many neutrons compared to the number of protons

Correct Answer: B