Consider the following forces. (1) frictional (2) gravitational (3) tension (4) strong nuclear (5) normal (6) electroweak
Which of the forces listed are considered fundamental forces?
A)1, 2, and 4
B)1, 2, 3, and 5
C)1, 3, and 5
D)2, 4, and 6
E)2, 3, 4, and 6

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The only fundamental forces in the list are gravitational, strong nuclear, and electroweak forces. This means that they cannot be explained by other forces and are considered to be the basic building blocks of all other forces. Frictional, tension, and normal forces are all macroscopic forces that can be explained by electromagnetic forces, while strong nuclear and electroweak forces are only observed at the subatomic level. Therefore, the forces listed in choice D are the only ones that include all the fundamental forces.

Consider the Following Forces