Fundamental Forces

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What are the four fundamental forces of nature?

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1. Gravitational Force 2. Electromagnetic Force 3. Strong Nuclear Force 4. Weak Nuclear Force

Front

What is the range of the gravitational force?

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Infinite

Front

Which fundamental force is the strongest?

Back

Strong Nuclear Force

Front

What is the force that causes an apple to fall from a tree?

Back

Gravity

Front

What force acts at an infinite range?

Back

Gravitational Force

Front

What is the role of the strong nuclear force?

Back

It holds the protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the role of the weak nuclear force?

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It is responsible for radioactive decay and neutrino interactions.

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What is electromagnetism?

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It is the force that acts between charged particles, responsible for electricity and magnetism.

Front

How does gravity affect objects on Earth?

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It pulls objects towards the center of the Earth, giving them weight.

Front

What is an example of electromagnetic force in everyday life?

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The attraction between magnets or the repulsion between like charges.