What Other Forces Are Out There?

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In summary, there are many different types of forces aside from gravitational and friction force. These include normal force, tension, spring, magnetism, and others. According to Wikipedia, the main types of forces are gravity, weak nuclear, strong nuclear, and electromagnetic. However, there is a slight correction to be made as the terms "nuclear" are not always applicable to the weak and strong interactions. Additionally, there are other forces such as Van der Waals, electrostatic, and torsional. It is important for the original poster to clarify what specific types of forces they are interested in.
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i know there are gravitational and friction force.
can anyone tell me names of forces other than those?
 
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Are we talking about fundamental forces here? If so there are only four and they account for all interactions currently observed and are as follows; Gravity, Weak Nuclear, Strong Nuclear and Electromagnetic.
 
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Hootenanny said:
Are we talking about fundamental forces here? If so there are only four and they account for all interactions currently observed and are as follows; Gravity, Weak Nuclear, Strong Nuclear and Electromagnetic.

This is true, but for the sake of clarity, there's a slight correction to be made. We seldom attrach the word "nuclear" to both the weak and strong interactions. This is because they don't just have to interact with "nuclear" particles. Neutrinos, for example, are not nucleons, and they only interact via the weak interactions (that's why they could pass through the Earth very easily). The strong force could possibly be mainly for "nucleons", but they are really generally an interaction for hadrons, which also includes mesons in addition to baryons.

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ZapperZ said:
This is true, but for the sake of clarity, there's a slight correction to be made. We seldom attrach the word "nuclear" to both the weak and strong interactions. This is because they don't just have to interact with "nuclear" particles. Neutrinos, for example, are not nucleons, and they only interact via the weak interactions (that's why they could pass through the Earth very easily). The strong force could possibly be mainly for "nucleons", but they are really generally an interaction for hadrons, which also includes mesons in addition to baryons.

Zz.
Could catch:smile: I'll drop the 'nuclear' in future.
 
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I don't know if this counts in the context of the question, but there are also Van der Waals force, electrostatic, torsional, etc.. Those, of course, are offshoots of the main 4.

edit: Never mind torsional, since I suppose that it's just a different way of looking at torque.
 
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I think it's time for the OP to step up to the plate and tell us exactly what (s)he is after.
 

FAQ: What Other Forces Are Out There?

What are the four fundamental forces in physics?

The four fundamental forces in physics are gravity, electromagnetism, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force. These forces govern the behaviors of particles and objects at a fundamental level.

Are there any other forces besides the four fundamental forces?

There are theories that suggest the existence of other forces, such as dark energy and dark matter. However, these forces have not been directly observed or fully understood yet.

How do these forces interact with each other?

The four fundamental forces have different strengths and ranges. Gravity is the weakest force but has an infinite range, while the strong nuclear force is the strongest but has a very short range. Electromagnetism and weak nuclear force have intermediate strengths and ranges.

Can these forces be unified into one theory?

Scientists have been trying to find a unified theory that explains all four fundamental forces. The most promising theory is called the Grand Unified Theory (GUT), which attempts to merge three of the four forces (excluding gravity) into a single force at high energy levels.

How do these forces affect everyday life?

While these forces may seem abstract and only applicable in the realm of physics, they actually play a role in our everyday life. For example, gravity keeps us grounded and allows objects to fall to the ground, while electromagnetism allows us to use technology such as phones and computers. Without these forces, our world would be vastly different.

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