Four Fundamental Forces Worksheet

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Describe THE NATURE OF THE FOUR FUNDAMENTAL FORCES: GRAVITATION, ELECTROMAGNETIC; THE STRONG AND WEAK NUCLEAR FORCES Including, but not limited to: All forces of nature can be traced to the four fundamental forces. Gravitational force The force of attraction between two masses; determined by the masses of the objects and the distance between them The universal force of attraction acting between all matter The weakest of the four fundamental forces (about 1x1036 times weaker than electromagnet...

This learning resource delves into the four fundamental forces of nature: gravitational, weak nuclear, electromagnetic, and strong nuclear forces. It aims to equip students with an understanding of each force's relative strength and range, as well as differences between nuclear fission and fusion. Students will engage in various tasks, including comparing the forces, matching definitions, applying their knowledge to real-world scenarios, and discussing the principles of mass-energy equivalence as outlined in Einstein's equation E=mc². Additionally, the document encourages exploration of the processes of nuclear fission and fusion, their applications in technology and nature, and the implications of energy release during these reactions.