Question

Regarding fundamental forces in nature, the correct statement is

• A. Electromagnetic forces are always attractive
• B. Electromagnetic forces are always repulsive
• C. Gravitational forces are always attractive
• D. Strong nuclear forces are always repulsive

Hint:

Gravitational forces always act as an attraction between masses, and electromagnetic forces can act as both attraction and repulsion depending on the charges involved.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The fundamental forces in nature include gravitational force, electromagnetic force, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force. Gravitational Force: It is always attractive and acts between masses. For example, the Earth's gravity pulls objects towards its center. Gravitational force is never repulsive. Electromagnetic Force: It can be both attractive and repulsive. Like charges repel each other, and opposite charges attract each other. For example, two positive charges repel each other, while a positive and a negative charge attract each other. Strong Nuclear Force: It is responsible for holding protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom. It is attractive at short distances and repulsive at extremely small distances due to quantum effects. Thus, the correct statement is that gravitational forces are always attractive.