India Exam Junction
37. The Standard Model of Particle Physics is scientists‟ current best theory to describe the most basic building blocks of the universe. Current thought is that all matter is composed of
six quarks
four quarks and four leptons
six leptons
six quarks and six leptons
Correct Answer :
six quarks and six leptons
Solution
The Standard Model of Particle Physics describes the fundamental building blocks of the universe. It categorizes all matter particles into:
- Six quarks: Up, Down, Charm, Strange, Top, Bottom.
- Six leptons: Electron, Electron Neutrino, Muon, Muon Neutrino, Tau, Tau Neutrino.
These particles, along with force-carrying bosons, form the foundation of our understanding of the universe.