The fundamental force that has the shortest range is the
A) strong force.
B) weak force.
C) electromagnetic force.
D) gravitational force.

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The weak force has the shortest range of all the fundamental forces, only acting over distances of around 10^-18 meters. This is because this force is mediated by the W and Z bosons, which are very massive and therefore have a very short range of interaction.

The Fundamental Force That Has the Shortest Range Is the