Understanding Physical Science

Mini-Quiz: Gravitation as a Fundamental Force

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How are the strengths of the fundamental forces compared?
The strong nuclear force is designated as 1 and the others are fractions of that forceCorrect. You understand gravitational concepts. Each is measured as they compare to gravitationGood try, but not right. Select another answer. All fundamental forces have the same strengthSorry, not correct. Try another button.
Which fundamental force has the same range as gravitation?
Strong nuclear forceSorry, not correct. Try another button. All of the other forcesOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. ElectromagnetismThat is Correct. You know about fundamental forces.
How fast does gravitation travel?
It has infinity speedOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. The speed of lightCorrect. You understand gravitational concepts. 9.8 m/s2Good try, but not right. Select another answer.

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Resources and references

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Does Gravity Travel at the Speed of Light? – by Steve Carlip et al at Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron

Speed of Gravity – Wikipedia

Measuring the Speed of Gravity – MathPages.com

Basic tutorial on Gravitational Waves – California Institute of Technology

Gravitational Wave – Wikipedia

Gravitation Resources

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