Exploring the Mysteries of Force Particles' Attraction

In summary, the way force particles exert force is not exactly like throwing a ball, and using classical analogies to explain quantum phenomena can be misleading. Force particles carry the forces themselves and are usually virtual particles. However, there are cases where they can become real particles when certain objects are moved in a certain way.
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How do force particles (photons, gluons..) exert force? I once read that it worked sort of the the way the throwing a ball at someone would move both of you - you'd get pushed back cause of the 3rd law and he'd fly forward cause of momentum conservation. but how do the force particles attract each other?
 
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See item #2 in http://www.physics.adelaide.edu.au/~dkoks/Faq/Quantum/virtual_particles.html.

Bottom line: quantum objects don't behave like classical objects, and it's dangerous to use classical analogies to explain quantum phenomena. They always break down, usually sooner rather than later.
 
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It's a bit tricky since basically they CARRY the forces themselves. Under most circumstances, they are virtual particles. The exchange of the particles will actually result in the forces being carried.

Then there is the matter of virtual particles changing into real particles when you move certain objects in a certain way but that is another matter...
 

1. What are force particles and how do they work?

Force particles, also known as gauge bosons, are particles that mediate the fundamental forces of nature, such as gravity, electromagnetism, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force. They work by carrying the force between particles, allowing them to interact and exert forces on each other.

2. How are force particles attracted to each other?

Force particles are attracted to each other through the exchange of virtual particles, which are constantly being emitted and absorbed by the particles. This exchange creates a force field that pulls the particles towards each other.

3. What is the role of the Higgs boson in the attraction of force particles?

The Higgs boson is responsible for giving particles their mass. Without mass, particles would not be able to interact with force particles and therefore there would be no attraction between them.

4. Are there different types of force particles?

Yes, there are different types of force particles, each responsible for mediating a specific fundamental force. For example, the photon is the force particle for electromagnetism, while the gluon is the force particle for the strong nuclear force.

5. How does the attraction between force particles impact our everyday lives?

The attraction between force particles is responsible for all the interactions and phenomena we observe in the universe, from the formation of atoms to the movement of planets. It is also the basis for technologies such as electricity, magnetism, and nuclear energy.

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