Extended Topic: The Four Basic Forces—An Introduction

This text discusses the four basic forces, action at a distance and the concept of a field. Advanced Placement® and AP® are trademarks registered and/or owned by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this textbook.

Topics

  • carrier particle
  • gravitational force
  • strong nuclear force
  • weak nuclear force
  • force field
  • electromagnetic force