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Explain what the nucleus is made of, specifically mentioning protons and neutrons.

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Cambridge IGCSE PhysicsNuclear physicsCore content

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This point belongs to The nucleus, especially The nucleus outcomes.
You need to be able to explain what the nucleus is made of, specifically mentioning protons and neutrons.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

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The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons, which are held together by the strong nuclear force.

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State the two types of particles found in the nucleus.
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