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Which of the four fundamental forces is involved?
Thanks in advance
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Bystander said:Masses are too small for gravitational force, unless you're throwing neutrons around, you can't get near the nucleus, which cancels the strong and weak interactions, and leaves you with what you've concluded. Correct.
A particle is a small unit of matter that cannot be further divided without losing its characteristics. In the field of physics, particles refer to the smallest units of matter that make up the universe, such as atoms, subatomic particles, and elementary particles.
In scientific experiments, particles are usually hit or accelerated using specialized equipment such as particle accelerators or colliders. These devices use electromagnetic fields to accelerate particles to high speeds and collide them with other particles.
The force applied when we hit a particle depends on the type of collision that occurs. In a direct collision, the force applied is equal to the change in momentum of the particle after the collision. In an indirect collision, the force applied is caused by the transfer of energy from one particle to another.
In most cases, particles cannot be destroyed when hit. According to the law of conservation of mass, matter cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed into different forms. However, in extreme conditions such as high-energy collisions, particles can be converted into energy according to Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2.
The potential dangers of hitting particles depend on the type of particles and the amount of energy involved in the collision. In particle accelerators, there is a risk of radiation exposure, but strict safety measures are in place to prevent any harm to humans. In natural collisions, such as those occurring in outer space, the release of high-energy particles can be harmful to spacecraft and astronauts.