Nuclear Physics and the Standard Model Quiz

What are the particles found inside the nucleus of an atom called?

• Electrons

• Quarks

• Photons

• Nucleons

Which particle is not found in the nucleus?

• Nucleon

• Electron

• Neutron

• Proton

What does Einstein's equation E=MC^2 imply about mass and energy?

• They are unrelated

• They are equivalent

• Mass is always greater than energy

• Energy is always greater than mass

In the context of particle physics, what does the term 'mass-energy equivalence' refer to?

• Mass is always greater than energy

• Mass can be converted into energy and vice versa

• Mass and energy are unrelated

• Energy is always greater than mass

What is the approximate mass of a proton in atomic mass units (u)?

• 1 u

• 0.5 u

• 10 u

• 2 u

What is the energy equivalence of one atomic mass unit in mega electron volts (MeV)?

• 100 MeV

• 10 MeV

• 1 MeV

• 931 MeV

Which of the following is the strongest force in nature?

• Weak Nuclear Force

• Electromagnetic Force

• Gravity

• Strong Nuclear Force

Which force is primarily responsible for holding the nucleus together?

• Strong Nuclear Force

• Gravity

• Electromagnetic Force

• Weak Nuclear Force

What is the primary role of the weak nuclear force?

• Holding the nucleus together

• Nuclear decay

• Electromagnetic interactions

• Gravitational interactions

What is an anti-particle?

• A particle with double the mass of its counterpart

• A particle with no charge

• A particle with the same charge as its counterpart

• A particle with opposite charge and spin to its counterpart