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Which force is responsible for binding atomic nuclei together?
Which force is responsible for binding atomic nuclei together?
- Weak Interaction
- Electromagnetic Interaction
- Strong (Nuclear) Interaction (correct)
- Gravitational Interaction
What type of quantity is force characterized as?
What type of quantity is force characterized as?
- Scalar quantity
- Dimensional quantity
- Vector quantity (correct)
- State quantity
Which of the following forces has an infinite range?
Which of the following forces has an infinite range?
- Gravitational Interaction (correct)
- Strong (Nuclear) Interaction
- All forces
- Weak Interaction
What force is responsible for some types of radioactive decay?
What force is responsible for some types of radioactive decay?
How does the strength of the gravitational interaction compare to the other fundamental forces?
How does the strength of the gravitational interaction compare to the other fundamental forces?
Flashcards
Fundamental Forces
Fundamental Forces
Four basic forces that govern interactions in nature: strong, electromagnetic, weak, and gravitational.
Strong (Nuclear) Interaction
Strong (Nuclear) Interaction
The force that binds atomic nuclei, extremely powerful but short-ranged (less than 10⁻¹⁵ m).
Electromagnetic Interaction
Electromagnetic Interaction
This force holds atoms and molecules together; infinite range and arises from electric charges.
Weak Interaction
Weak Interaction
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Gravitational Interaction
Gravitational Interaction
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