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Full Idea
The strong nuclear force has a range of 10^-15 m, considerably larger than the range of the weak force.
Gist of Idea
The strong force has a considerably greater range than the weak force
Source
Brian R. Martin (Particle Physics [2011], 01)
Book Ref
Martin, Brian R.: 'Particle Physics' [One World 2011], p.13
A Reaction
This is because the bosons transmitting the weak force (W+, W-, W°) are much heavier than the gluons of the strong force.