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The correct statement regarding fundamental forces in nature is

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Remember: \[ \boxed{ \begin{array}{c|c} \text{Force} & \text{Range} \hline \text{Gravitational} & \text{Infinite} \text{Electromagnetic} & \text{Infinite} \text{Strong Nuclear} & \text{Short} \text{Weak Nuclear} & \text{Very Short} \end{array} } \]
Updated On: Jul 18, 2026
  • Electromagnetic force acts over large distances
  • Electromagnetic force needs an intervening medium
  • Strong nuclear force is a repulsive force
  • Strong nuclear force is a long-range force
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Recall the properties of the four fundamental forces.& nbsp;

The four fundamental forces are:

  • \(\bullet\) Gravitational force
  • \(\bullet\) Electromagnetic force
  • \(\bullet\) Strong nuclear force
  • \(\bullet\) Weak nuclear force

Among these,

\[ \boxed{\text{Electromagnetic force is a long-range force.}} \]

Hence, it can act over very large distances.

Step 2: Check the remaining options.

Electromagnetic force does not require any material medium. It can propagate through a vacuum.

Strong nuclear force is mainly an attractive force that binds protons and neutrons inside the nucleus.

Strong nuclear force is effective only over distances of the order of

\[ 10^{-15}\,\text{m}, \]

so it is a short-range force.

Therefore, the only correct statement is

\[ \boxed{\text{Electromagnetic force acts over large distances.}} \]

Hence, the correct option is \[ \boxed{(A)}. \]

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