Relativ strength of all 4 forces

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The discussion clarifies the relative strengths of the four fundamental forces in physics: strong force (1), electromagnetic force (10^-2), weak force (10^-6), and gravity (10^-43). These values represent the comparative strength of each force acting between the same pair of particles. For instance, the electromagnetic force between two electrons is approximately 10^41 times stronger than the gravitational force between them. This highlights the significant disparity in force strengths, particularly the dominance of the strong force over gravity.

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I have a poor physics book that doesn't really explain things easy. My book states that

Strong force - 1
Electromagnetic force - 10^-2
Weak force - 10^-6
Gravity - 10^-43

This is the "relative strength between the 4 forces" is what my book says.

But what does that mean? Is there some maximum amount of gravity, which always is lower than the maximum amount of strong force. (it might be a very stupid question)

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hi johann1301! :smile:

i think it's comparing the strengths of the different forces between the same pair of particles …

eg the electromagnetic force between two electrons is about 1041 times the gravitational force between them
 

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