Fundamental Forces

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

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Gravity is the force that attracts objects towards each other, causing an apple to fall from a tree.

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Which of the four fundamental forces is the weakest?

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Gravity is the weakest of the four fundamental forces.

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What are the two short-range fundamental forces?

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The two short-range forces are Strong Nuclear and Weak Nuclear.

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What type of force can be both attractive and repulsive?

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Electromagnetism can be either a force of attraction or repulsion.

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What is the only force that acts as an attraction?

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Gravity is the only force that acts as a force of attraction.

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List the four fundamental forces of nature.

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The four fundamental forces of nature are Electromagnetism, Gravity, Strong Nuclear, and Weak Nuclear.

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What is the role of the Strong Nuclear force?

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The Strong Nuclear force holds 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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The Weak Nuclear force is responsible for radioactive decay and neutrino interactions.

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How does Gravity differ from Electromagnetism?

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Gravity is always attractive, while Electromagnetism can be both attractive and repulsive.

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What is an example of a phenomenon caused by Electromagnetism?

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Magnetism, such as the attraction between magnets, is an example of Electromagnetism.

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