The weak force causes nuclear decay from "summary" of The Quantum Universe by Brian Cox,Jeff Forshaw
The weak force is responsible for causing nuclear decay, a process in which the nucleus of an atom undergoes a transformation. This force is one of the four fundamental forces of nature, alongside gravity, electromagnetism, and the strong force. While the strong force holds atomic nuclei together, the weak force is involved in processes that lead to the transformation of particles within the nucleus. Nuclear decay occurs when an unstable nucleus changes into a more stable configuration by emitting particles or energy. This process can take various forms, including beta decay, in which a neutron decays into a proton, an electron, and an antineutrino. The weak force mediates this decay by allowing the transformation of particles and the exchange of energy. One of the key features of the weak force is its short ran...
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