Which Force Can Act Over Distances Comparable to the Distance

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which force can act over distances comparable to the distance between planets?

• A)only gravitational
• B)only electrical
• C)only magnetic
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Electromagnetic Spectrum

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, from gamma rays to radio waves.

Increasing Wavelength

A phenomenon where the wavelength of light or other electromagnetic radiation becomes longer, moving from higher energy to lower energy on the spectrum.

Directly Proportional

A relationship between two variables where they increase or decrease in conjunction with each other at a constant ratio.

Absorption

The process by which one substance becomes taken up or incorporated into another substance, such as a gas being absorbed by a liquid.