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h1. Fundamental Forces

{excerpt}Forces which can influence the motion of [elementary fermionic particles (currently the only elementary fermionic particles known are quarks and leptons)].  The only fundamental force which is studied directly in introductory mechanics is [gravity|gravitation (universal)].{excerpt}

h3. The Current List

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

* [Gravitation|gravitation (universal)]
* Electricty/magnetism
* Weak nuclear force
* Strong nuclear force

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