Fundamental Forces

Front

What is the factor that affects the strength of gravitational, magnetic, and electrostatic force fields?

Back

Distance

Front

What type of force acts where two objects touch?

Back

Contact Force

Front

Which force holds protons and neutrons together in the atom nucleus?

Back

Strong Nuclear Force

Front

What are the two short range forces?

Back

Strong Nuclear, Weak Nuclear

Front

What is the weakest force in the universe?

Back

Gravity

Front

Define gravitational force.

Back

The attractive force between two masses.

Front

What is electromagnetic force?

Back

The force that acts between charged particles.

Front

What is the strong nuclear force?

Back

The force that holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus.

Front

What is the weak nuclear force?

Back

The force responsible for radioactive decay.

Front

What is a non-contact force?

Back

A force that acts at a distance without physical contact.