Energy, Matter and the Four Forces

 

How has e=mc2 affected you?
As Einstein was able to show us that mass is equivalent to energy, I can see how this would apply with my own health. The foods we eat have many different nutritional, chemical, etc properties. But not all foods will convert to energy the same way or to the same degree. I believe that e=mc2 plays a role regarding how our bodies break down the food and how it is utilized in the body.

How would you compare the four "forces"?
As I gain a better understanding of the four forces, it reminded me of when we were studying atoms in Chemistry class. How the different atomic particles would be attracted to various orbits, and how the closer you got to the nucleus, the stronger the force was, yet the less particles it needed in order to be balanced. As I look at it through this means, it helps me understand more how the four forces are a "check and balance" in our system. It allows us to have the order needed for our universe in many aspects to function the way it does.

Function of Gravity
Gravity is thought to be one of the more important forces of the four. Although it is considered a "weak" force, it has the long range force ability and is an attractive force between two masses. The long range allows it to go further in the cosmetic range, and it's ability to attract force between two masses in the Universe provides stability and order. These two important properties allows it to hold "things" together more than the other forces.