the weak atomic force and the strong atomic force?
2007-07-06 19:51:33 · 8 answers · asked by ptery 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The strong force binds protons and neutrons together, whereas the weak force is the radiation released in an atomic bomb.
2007-07-06 20:35:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The strong nuclear force binds nuclei together, and is about a hundred times stronger than the E/M force, which is why nuclei become unstable once their atomic number starts getting around a hundred. It acts on quarks, and is actually an offshoot of the color force as described by quantum chromodynamics.
The weak force can convert quarks and leptons from one type to another, and is involved in various types of processes such as beta decay and neutrino interactions.
2007-07-07 04:47:27 · answer #2 · answered by SAN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Weak Nuclear Force
The weak nuclear force is one of the less familiar fundamental forces. It operates only on the extremely short distance scales found in an atomic nucleus. The weak force is responsible for radioactive decay. In actuality, it is stronger than electromagnetism, but its messenger particles (W and Z bosons) are so massive and sluggish that they do not faithfully transmit its intrinsic strength.
The Strong Nuclear Force
The strong nuclear force is the other unfamiliar fundamental force. Like the weak force, its range is limited to subatomic distances. Its "duties" are keeping quarks together inside protons and neutrons, and keeping protons and neutrons inside atomic nuclei. Its messenger particle is the massless gluon, so named because it "glues" elementary particles together.
2007-07-07 03:09:46 · answer #3 · answered by TALLgirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Strong nuclear [not atomic] force:
The strongest of the four fundamental forces. It holds quarks together inside protons and holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom.
Weak nuclear force:
3rd strongest. Responsible for radioactivity and acts upon all matter particles, but not "force carrying" particles.
OR
Strong nuclear force: the United States
Weak nuclear force: North Korea.
:P
2007-07-07 05:34:34 · answer #4 · answered by quntmphys238 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vador vs. obi wan is the stronger vs the weaker force. Obi wan bit the dust.
2007-07-07 02:55:46 · answer #5 · answered by annasdad 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
strong interaction forces (chemical)
weak ones (van der Waals, electrostatic or capillarity)
2007-07-07 03:01:36 · answer #6 · answered by Alex 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One is strong while the other is weak. Give me my points!
2007-07-07 04:38:33 · answer #7 · answered by Steve C 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
STRONG WINS ?
2007-07-07 03:02:21 · answer #8 · answered by 10-T3 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋