Standard Model

What is a fundamental particle?

• A particle made up of other things

• A particle which is in the smallest possible state

• A particle which mediates a force

• A particle which has a charge

What is a composite particle?

• A particle which is in the smallest possible state

• A particle which has a charge

• A particle which mediates a force

• A particle which is made up of other particles

Which of the following particles are fundamental particles?

• Meson

• Baryon

• Hadron

• Boson

What is the function of a boson?

• Bosons are responsible for giving charge to species

• The exchange of bosons mediates forces

• Bosons link together to make other larger particles

• Bosons are responsible for giving mass to species

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Which of the following are fundamental particles?

• Boson

• Lepton

• Quark

• Baryon

Which fundamental force causes interactions between charged species?

• Electromagnetic force

• Weak nuclear force

• Strong nuclear force

• Gravitational force

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Which fundamental forces act over infinite distance?

• Electromagnetic force

• Weak nuclear force

• Strong nuclear force

• Gravitational force

Which fundamental forces can only act over short distances?

• Electromagnetic force

• Weak nuclear force

• Strong nuclear force

• Gravitational force

What kind of particle is a boson?

• Fundamental

• Composite

Which type of gauge boson mediates the electromagnetic force?

• Photons

• W & Z bosons

• Gluons / pions

• Gravitons

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