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nuclear force [′nü·klē·ər ′fȯrs] (nuclear physics) That part of the force between nucleons which is not electromagnetic; it is much stronger than electromagnetic forces, but drops off very rapidly at distances greater than about 10-13centimeter; it is responsible for holding the nucleus together. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It is missile submarines that form the backbone of the Naval Strategic Nuclear Forces (SNF) that are the organic part of the Strategic Nuclear Forces triad of the country ensuring nuclear deterrence of military threats to the integrity and sovereignty of the Russian Federation. This bureau will assume responsibility for the implementation and verification of important treaties that protect American security, such as the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaties (START), Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF), Open Skies, and other arms control treaties. On-site inspections of suspect materials will have to be part of the disarmament process (the United States and Russia already do this in the case of the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty of 1987). |
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