The Fundamental Forces At The Scale Of An Atom

The Fundamental Forces At The Scale Of An Atom
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This meme perfectly captures the hierarchy of the four fundamental forces in physics! The weak force taunts gravity for being "so weak" (which it is - about 10-38 times weaker than the strong force at atomic scales). Then the electromagnetic force shows up all buff and intimidating, only to get absolutely demolished by the ULTRA-JACKED strong nuclear force!

It's hilarious because it's scientifically accurate - the strong nuclear force is what holds protons and neutrons together in atomic nuclei, overcoming the electromagnetic repulsion between protons. Without this absolute unit of a force, atoms would literally fly apart and we wouldn't exist! Talk about not skipping arm day at the subatomic gym!

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