What Are The Forces?
Let’s start with the strong force, which is like a super-strong glue. It holds together the tiny building blocks inside atoms, called protons and neutrons. Imagine you have two best friends who are really stubborn, they won’t move apart no matter how hard you push them. That’s the strong force at work!
Next up is electro-magnetism. This one has two parts: electricity and magnetism. You’ve probably seen this in action when you play with magnets or use a flashlight. If you rub a balloon on your hair and then stick it to the wall, that’s electro-magnetism too! It's like having invisible strings that pull things together or push them apart.
These forces work behind the scenes so everything from your favorite toys to the whole universe keeps moving and staying connected.
Examples
- A magnet sticking to a fridge uses magnetism, one of the four main forces.
- Lightning is caused by electricity moving through the air.
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See also
- How Does Maxwell's Equations Visualized (Divergence & Curl) Work?
- What are electromagnetic fields?
- Will This Truck Pulled by a Magnet Move?
- How Does Electromagnetism Explained in Simple Words Work?
- How do magnets attract or repel each other without touching?