Physics Forces and Processes

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Electromagnet

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an object that behaves like a magnet when electric current flows through it

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Electromagnetic force

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the force that acts on all charged particles; attractive or repulsive force between a magnet and electric charges

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Fission

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the process of splitting an atom’s nucleus into smaller nuclei that are typically more stable

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Fusion

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two or more atomic nuclei combining to form a new nucleus

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Gravitational force

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the force of attraction between two masses; determined by the masses of the objects and the distance between them

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Strong nuclear force

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the force that holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom

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Weak nuclear force

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the force that causes radioactive decay in atoms.