The standard model

Front

What is a fundamental particle?

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A particle which is in the smallest possible state

Front

What is a composite particle?

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A particle which is made up of other particles

Front

What is the function of a boson?

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The exchange of bosons mediates forces

Front

Which fundamental force causes interactions between charged species?

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Electromagnetic force

Front

What kind of particle is a boson?

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Fundamental

Front

Which type of gauge boson mediates the electromagnetic force?

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Photons

Front

Which type of gauge boson mediates the weak nuclear force?

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W & Z bosons

Front

Which type of gauge boson mediates the strong nuclear force?

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Gluons

Front

Which type of gauge boson mediates the gravitational force?

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Gravitons

Front

What type of particle is a lepton?

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Fundamental