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MCQ practice · SSC Physics Board questions · Chapter 3: Force

Sylhet Board 2022

Based on strength, which of the following is correct?

Think it through first, then pick an option.

  1. a electromagnetic > strong nuclear > weak nuclear > gravitational
  2. b strong nuclear > electromagnetic > weak nuclear > gravitational
  3. c gravitational > weak nuclear > strong nuclear > electromagnetic
  4. d weak nuclear > gravitational > electromagnetic > strong nuclear
Answer and explanation

Correct answer: b strong nuclear > electromagnetic > weak nuclear > gravitational

Strong is strongest, then electromagnetic, then weak nuclear, and gravity is last.

Why the other options are wrong

  • a electromagnetic > strong nuclear > weak nuclear > gravitational: The strong force is a hundred times stronger than the electromagnetic force, so electromagnetic cannot come first.
  • c gravitational > weak nuclear > strong nuclear > electromagnetic: This order is backwards: it puts the weakest force first and the strongest last.
  • d weak nuclear > gravitational > electromagnetic > strong nuclear: Gravity is weaker even than the weak nuclear force, so it cannot sit second.