UPSC CSE Prelims 2013
General Studies (Paper 1)
The known forces of nature can be divided into four classes, viz. gravity, electromagnetism, weak nuclear force and strong nuclear force. With reference to them, which one of the following statements is not correct?
Answer & Explanation
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Correct Answer:
Option A —
Gravity is the strongest of the four
• Correct Answer: (a) Gravity is the strongest of the four
• Explanation: This is incorrect. Gravity is actually the weakest of the four forces. The Strong Nuclear Force is the strongest.
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