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The nuclear force, also known as the strong force or strong nuclear force, is one of the four fundamental forces of nature. It is responsible for holding together the protons and neutrons within the nucleus of an atom, overcoming the electrostatic repulsion between positively charged protons. The nuclear force is a short-range force that operates within the nucleus and is stronger than the electromagnetic force at these distances. It is crucial for the stability of atomic nuclei and plays a key role in nuclear reactions and processes such as nuclear fusion and fission.