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Weak Nuclear Force

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AP Physics 1

Definition

The weak nuclear force is one of the four fundamental forces in nature that governs interactions between subatomic particles. It is responsible for certain types of radioactive decay and plays a role in the fusion reactions happening inside stars.

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