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

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The four fundamental forces are the strong nuclear force, weak nuclear force, electromagnetic force, and gravitational force. The strong nuclear force binds quarks to form protons and neutrons and holds atomic nuclei together, mediated by gluons. The weak nuclear force is responsible for atomic decay, mediated by W and Z particles. The electromagnetic force governs the attraction and repulsion between charged particles, such as electrons and protons. Lastly, the gravitational force influences the formation of celestial bodies and governs the orbits of planets and moons, as well as natural phenomena like tides.
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Could someone give me some examples of the four fundamental forces? (Not their definitions)


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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...
 

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