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Forces which can influence the motion of at least one class of elementary fermionic particle. The only fundamental force which is studied directly in introductory mechanics is gravity.

The Current List

At this time (or, more accurately, at this energy) four forces are given the status "fundamental". They are:

  • Gravitation
  • Electricty/magnetism
  • Weak nuclear force
  • Strong nuclear force