Subatomic Particles and Cosmic Showers

What are subatomic particles described as in the video?

• The largest components of the universe

• Invisible yet fundamental building blocks of matter

• Visible particles that make up light

• The main components of stars

How do subatomic particles like muons reach Earth?

• They travel from distant stars after stellar explosions

• They are formed in the ocean

• They are emitted by the Sun

• They are created in Earth's core

What is the purpose of using a black marker in the experiment?

• To color the jar for better visibility

• To mark the position of the dry ice

• To color the inside of the lid for better contrast

• To draw lines on the sponge

What happens to the alcohol vapor in the experiment?

• It changes color

• It evaporates completely

• It turns into ice

• It becomes super saturated and forms droplets

What do the lines of droplets in the jar represent?

• The melting of dry ice

• The movement of air

• A chemical reaction

• The path of a subatomic particle