eli5 How do the nuclei of atoms not just fall apart?

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The nucleus of an atom is composed of neutral and positively charged particles. Wouldn’t the protons repel each other enough that they would fly apart? What is holding it together?

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The ELI5 answer. As strong as the nucleus wants to push apart an even stronger force is keeping it together. It’s called the Strong Force. Appropriately named.

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