Generally, what holds atoms in place in the Universe? Why does it not simply fall apart? Is it just an atomic level lattice?
What about matter that's not very dense, why does it not simply "blow away"?
2007-03-28 11:29:15 · 11 answers · asked by Luis 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
The fundamental physical forces called "strong", "electromagnetic", and "weak" are at play.
The fourth force, gravity , is much weaker, and is more important in macroscopic systems.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_interaction
2007-03-28 11:34:03 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Atoms are held in place by numerous forces. Anything that has mass will stay in place unless a greater force is applied, one of Newtons Three Laws of Motion. If enough energy is absorbed all matter can be converted to energy based on
E = mc^2.
2007-03-28 11:38:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally speaking atoms are held together by the electromagnetic charge within them. materials are held together by bonds (such as ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds).
gravity hold everything on this earth (i would guess that you've never been to Kansas because matter that's not vary dense does simply "blow away")
2007-03-28 11:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gorilla Gluons
2007-03-29 14:12:03 · answer #4 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ionic bonds
2007-03-28 11:32:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The strong and weak forces.
2007-03-28 11:41:25 · answer #6 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the glue otherwise known as electrostatic force
2007-03-28 11:31:38 · answer #7 · answered by Modern Major General 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
strong and weak nuclear forces.
2007-03-29 03:26:09 · answer #8 · answered by neutron 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
electric charges.
2007-03-28 11:31:47 · answer #9 · answered by Justin M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
electrons
2007-03-28 11:33:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋