Gravity and the Strong Force

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of gravity and the strong force being the same on a smaller scale, resulting in different properties. However, it is noted that the two forces are vastly different in terms of strength, variation with distance, and fundamental characteristics. While it is believed that all forces originated from a single unified force, they now behave differently in a stable environment due to symmetry breaking. Ultimately, there is no evidence to suggest a connection between gravity and the strong force.
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Is it possible that gravity and the strong force could be the same just on a smaller scale giving it different properties?
 
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"the same" and "different properties" are mutually contradictory. I don't think you've written what you meant.
 
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People have been trying to test gravity on small scales, but have gotten down to only a fifth maybe a tenth of a millimeter so far...so far it seems the inverse square relationship is holding...

it IS likely all forces originate from a single "unified" force at very high energies, so it's believed the four forces we observe today have different features resulting from symmetry breaking in the early universe...they now behave differently in a low energy, stable environment...in that sense all the forces ARE the same,or at least WERE, but "look" different now.
 
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LpcArk said:
Is it possible that gravity and the strong force could be the same just on a smaller scale giving it different properties?

The gravitational force on the scale of nucleon sizes is something like 10 to the power of 40 times weaker than the strong force; the way in which it varies with distance is completely different; the strong force relates to "color" and quarks where the gravitational force relates to mass as its "charge". Even the word "force" is somewhat misused in the term "strong force"; the term "strong interaction" is better.

It might be "possible", but I'd say there does not appear to be any evidence that they have anything useful in common.
 
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1. What is gravity and the strong force?

Gravity and the strong force are two of the four fundamental forces of nature. Gravity is the force that attracts two objects with mass towards each other. The strong force is the force that holds the nucleus of an atom together.

2. How do gravity and the strong force work together?

Gravity and the strong force work together to create the structure of our universe. Gravity holds planets, stars, and galaxies together, while the strong force holds atoms and their particles together.

3. How does gravity affect the motion of objects?

Gravity affects the motion of objects by pulling them towards each other. The strength of gravity depends on the mass of the objects and the distance between them. The larger the mass and the closer the distance, the stronger the gravitational force.

4. What is the difference between gravity and the strong force?

The main difference between gravity and the strong force is the scale at which they operate. Gravity is a long-range force that affects objects with mass, while the strong force is a short-range force that only affects particles within the nucleus of an atom.

5. How do scientists study gravity and the strong force?

Scientists study gravity and the strong force through various experiments and observations. They use mathematical equations and models to understand the behavior of these forces and their effects on the universe. Particle accelerators and other advanced technologies are also used to study the strong force at a microscopic level.

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