1. Strong Nuclear Force: This is the strongest force in nature, holding the protons and neutrons together within the nucleus of an atom. It acts over extremely short distances.
2. Electromagnetic Force: This force governs interactions between charged particles, like electrons and protons. It's responsible for electricity, magnetism, and light. It acts over much longer distances than the strong force.
3. Weak Nuclear Force: This force is responsible for radioactive decay, where unstable nuclei transform into other elements. It acts over very short distances.
The fourth fundamental force, Gravity, acts over vast distances and governs the attraction between objects with mass.
Therefore, there are four fundamental forces, not three "ways" of force.
