7C.2 The Particle Zoo

Question 1

what is the standard model

Answer 1

the name given to the theory of all the fundamental particles and how they interact

Question 2

so nucleons are made up of smaller particles called

Answer 2

quarks

Question 3

what are quarks

Answer 3

they are the 6 fundamental particles that interact with each other using the strong nuclear force (as well as all the other forces )

Question 4

what are the fundamental particles

Answer 4

the most basic particles that are not made from anything smaller, these can combine to form larger particles

Question 5

what are leptons

Answer 5

the six fundamental particles which do not interact with each other using the strong nuclear force, only the other 3 fundamental forces

Question 6

what is the strong nuclear force

Answer 6

the force the binds the nucleons together in the nucleus

Question 7

what are the different pairs and generations of leptons and quarks

Answer 7

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Question 8

the particle theory believes that all particles in the universe is

Answer 8

constructed from combinations of some of the 12 fundamental particles (so basically everything is made from them)

Question 9

what are anti-particle

Answer 9

particles that have the same mass but all their properties are opposite to those of the normal matter particle nd they are represented with a dash on top