Fundamental particles Flashcards
1
Q
Name two hadrons
A
Protons and neutrons
2
Q
Two types of fundamental particles
A
Leptons and quarks
3
Q
What are leptons and give an example
A
Particles which do not experience the strong nuclear force
Electrons and neutrinos
4
Q
What are quarks
A
These particles experience the strong nuclear force
5
Q
Charge on quarks
A
Up +2/3
Down and strange are -1/3
6
Q
What is a proton made up of
A
Up up down quarks
7
Q
What is a neutron made up of
A
Up down down quark
8
Q
What is responsible for beta decay
A
Weak interaction between quarks
9
Q
What are hadrons
A
Particles which are affected by the strong nuclear force
