The weak force is one of the four fundamental forces of nature, along with gravity, electromagnetism, and strong nuclear force. It is responsible for radioactive decay and plays a crucial role in the structure and stability of matter.
The weak force is responsible for the process of beta decay, in which a neutron can transform into a proton, an electron, and an antineutrino. This process helps to stabilize atomic nuclei by balancing out the number of protons and neutrons.
The weak force is the shortest-range fundamental force, with a range of only 10^-18 meters. This is much smaller than the other fundamental forces, which have infinite range.
Although the weak force is present in everyday life, it is not directly observable in macroscopic objects. It is only noticeable in the behavior of subatomic particles and the processes of radioactive decay.
The weak force is significantly weaker than the other fundamental forces, with a strength about 10^-13 times that of the strong nuclear force. It also has a much shorter range and only affects particles with a left-handed spin, while the other forces do not have this restriction.