Fundamental forces

Honors Physics

The gluon is the force carrier of the strong force

True

What does the strong force bind within protons and neutrons?

Quarks

The strong force binds protons and neutrons together in the atomic___

nucleus

The strong force acts over small distances within the atomic nucleus.

True

Which fundamental force is the strongest?

Strong Force

What are the force carriers of the weak force?

W+, W-, and Z bosons

The weak force acts at very small distances within the atomic nucleus.

True

What is the force carrier of the electromagnetic force?

Photon

The electromagnetic force depends on mass, not charge.

False

What is the range of the electromagnetic force?

Infinity

The electromagnetic force is orders of magnitude stronger than _____ because most objects are neutrally charged.

gravity

At high energies, the electromagnetic force unifies with the weak force to become the _______ force.

electroweak

What two forces combine to form the electromagnetic force?

Electric and Magnetic

The graviton, the theoretical force carrier of gravity, has been discovered.

False

Gravity has an ____ range, meaning its effects extend indefinitely ____

infinte;far

Is gravity part of the standard model?

No

Earth’s gravity appears strong due to its large mass

True

Gravity depends on the property of ____

mass

Which of the four fundamental forces is the weakest?

Gravity

What is the weak force responsible for?

Radioactive decay

What does the strong force prevent?

electrostatic repulsion between protons from blowing the nucleus apart