Four Fundamental Forces: What Are They and How Do They Shape Our World?

In summary, the four fundamental forces are the strong nuclear force, which binds protons and neutrons together, the weak nuclear force, responsible for particle decay, the electromagnetic force, which causes attraction and repulsion between charged particles, and the gravitational force, which is responsible for the formation of celestial bodies and the movement of objects in space.
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Homework Statement


Could someone give me some examples of the four fundamental forces? (Not their definitions)


Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


-Strong nuclear force:

-Weak nuclear force:

-Electromagnetic force: Starting a car? Picking up paperclips with a magnet?

-Gravitational force: Tides?
 
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1-as u might know protons repel from from each other strongly so how are they bonded together is the nucleus well its because of the strong nuclear force which binds quarks together to form protons and neutrons and it binds protons and neutrons together to form the atomic nuclei.its mediated by a particle called gluon.
2-the weak nuclear force is responsible for the decay of atoms and particles and it is mediated by 2 particles z and w.
3- the electromagnetic force is responsible for the repulsion and attraction of charged particles-electrons and protons.
4-the gravitational force is responsible for combining atoms together to form planets stars galaxies , and for the Earth orbiting the sun and moon orbiting the Earth and for the tides...
 

FAQ: Four Fundamental Forces: What Are They and How Do They Shape Our World?

What are the four fundamental forces?

The four fundamental forces are gravity, electromagnetism, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force.

How do these forces differ from each other?

Gravity is responsible for the attraction between masses, electromagnetism is responsible for interactions between electrically charged particles, strong nuclear force holds the nucleus of an atom together, and weak nuclear force is responsible for radioactive decay.

Which of these forces is the strongest?

The strongest of the four fundamental forces is strong nuclear force, which is approximately 100 times stronger than electromagnetism and 1038 times stronger than gravity.

How do these forces interact with matter and energy?

Gravity and electromagnetism interact with matter and energy on a macroscopic level, while strong and weak nuclear forces interact at the subatomic level.

Are there any theories that attempt to unify these four forces?

Yes, there are several theories, such as string theory and loop quantum gravity, that attempt to unify the four fundamental forces into a single overarching force.

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