As the Universe Cooled Shortly After the Big Bang, Which

question 86

Multiple Choice

As the universe cooled shortly after the Big Bang, which was the first fundamental force to separate itself out from the others?

• A) electromagnetism
• B) gravity
• C) the nuclear force
• D) the strong force
• E) the weak force

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Definitions:

Birds

Warm-blooded, feathered vertebrates that lay eggs, characterized by their ability to fly, although some species are flightless.

Adaptations

The process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment, often leading to evolutionary changes that improve survival and reproduction.

Ozone

A form of oxygen with three atoms per molecule, forming a layer in the Earth's atmosphere that absorbs most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation.

Ultraviolet Radiation

A type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing chemical reactions and damaging living tissues.