Large amounts of energy required to separate a nucleus into protons and neutrons even though the protons experience electrostatic repulsion is because of the strong nuclear forces.
Two particles of like charge repel each other , the repulsion is called Electrostatic Repulsion.
Example in this case the protons inside the nucleus repel each other due to Electrostatic Repulsion.
It is asked in the question that why are large amounts of energy required to separate a nucleus into protons and neutrons even though the protons experience electrostatic repulsion.
As both the protons and neutrons are present inside the nucleus , the strong electrostatic forces between the protons is balanced and overseeded by the strong neutron force which keeps the nuclei stable .
Therefore to separate a nucleus into protons and neutrons , this strong nuclear forces has to be overpowered.
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