| Date | May 2016 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 16M.1.SL.TZ0.26 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 26 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which of the following lists three fundamental forces in increasing order of strength?
A. electromagnetic, gravity, strong nuclear
B. weak nuclear, gravity, strong nuclear
C. gravity, weak nuclear, electromagnetic
D. electromagnetic, strong nuclear, gravity
Markscheme
C
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