Quarks and the Standard Model
11th Grade•50 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe the basic properties of quarks and their role in the Standard Model.
Key Concepts
The Standard Model describes the underpinnings of the universe, explaining phenomena from the behavior of atoms to how stars burn.
The building blocks of the cosmos are the up and down quarks and the electron.
The four fundamental forces are gravity, electromagnetism, the strong nuclear force, and the weak force.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 11 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What are the fundamental building blocks of protons and neutrons?
2. Name the six types of quarks.
3. Which two quarks are commonly found inside protons and neutrons?
...and 8 more questions
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