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Heavy stable nuclei have more neutrons than protons. This is because of the fact that
A. neutrons are heavier than protons
B. electrostatic forces between protons are repulsive
C. neutrons decay into protons through beta decay
D. nuclear forces between neutrons are weaker than that between protons

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Heavy nuclei, which are stable contain more neutrons than protons in their nuclei. This is because electrostatic force between protons is repulsive, which may reduce stability. Choice (b) is correct.

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