In an atom for the electron to revolve around the nucleus, the necessary centripetal force is obtained from the following force exerted by the nucleus on the electron

  • A

    Nuclear force

  • B

    Gravitational force

  • C

    Magnetic force

  • D

    Electrostatic

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