In PHY1XX we learnt that atoms are mostly empty space. Yet, when you sit on a chair, you don't fall through the chair! This is because A. of electrical forcesB. of gravitational forcesC. even at absolute zero, atoms are constantly vibrating,D. of strong nuclear forces

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In PHY1XX we learnt that atoms are mostly empty space. Yet, when you sit on a chair, you don't fall through the chair! This is because 

A. of electrical forces
B. of gravitational forces
C. even at absolute zero, atoms are constantly vibrating,
D. of strong nuclear forces

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Atoms are the smallest part into which an element can be divided. An atom is generally made up of nucleus which is surrounded by one or more electrons. The nucleus is positively charged and it contains nucleons known as protons and neutrons. A proton is positively charged. Each electron is negatively charged.