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Explain in detail the four fundamental forces.

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Fundamental forces of nature :
It is known that there exists gravitational force between two masses and it is universal in nature.Our planets are bound to the sun through gravitational force of the su.
The force between two charges there exists electromagnetic force and it plays major role in most of our day-today events.
The force between two nucleons, there exists a strong nuclear force and this force is responsible for stability of the nucleus.
In addition to these three forces, there exists another fundamental force of nature called the weak force. This weak force is even shorter in range than nuclear force. This forceplays an important role in beta decay and energy production of stars.
During the fusion of hydrogen into helium in sun, neutrinos and enormous radiations are produced through weak force.
Gravitational , electromagnetic, strong and weak forces are called fundamental forces of nature.
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