This force that is described by quantum [*] chromodynamics and mediated by gluons acts on color-charged fermions.
This force was predicted by Hideki Yukawa to be mediated by the exchange of pi mesons. As predicted by SU(3) gauge theory, the strength of this force becomes arbitrarily strong at short distances, and it does not diminish past a certain point, two properties called asymptotic freedom and color confinement, which explains the non-existence of free quarks. This force that is described by quantum [*] chromodynamics and mediated by gluons acts on color-charged fermions. Overcoming the repelling electrical forces between protons to hold the nucleus together, for 10 points, name this fundamental force, which is about ten to the fifth times more powerful than the weak force.
This force was predicted by Hideki Yukawa to be mediated by the exchange of pi mesons.
{strong} nuclear force [or {strong nuclear interaction}; accept {color force/interaction} before “{color}”]