7C.2 The Particle Zoo Flashcards

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what is the standard model

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the name given to the theory of all the fundamental particles and how they interact

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so nucleons are made up of smaller particles called

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quarks

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what are quarks

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they are the 6 fundamental particles that interact with each other using the strong nuclear force (as well as all the other forces )

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what are the fundamental particles

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the most basic particles that are not made from anything smaller, these can combine to form larger particles

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what are leptons

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the six fundamental particles which do not interact with each other using the strong nuclear force, only the other 3 fundamental forces

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what is the strong nuclear force

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the force the binds the nucleons together in the nucleus

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what are the different pairs and generations of leptons and quarks

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page 104

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the particle theory believes that all particles in the universe is

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constructed from combinations of some of the 12 fundamental particles (so basically everything is made from them)

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what are anti-particle

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particles that have the same mass but all their properties are opposite to those of the normal matter particle nd they are represented with a dash on top

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