2023TrialMultiple choice
Q1
1 mark
Question
The Standard Model of matter states that protons are not considered to be fundamental particles because:
(A) protons may spontaneously decay into other particles.
(B) fundamental particles have no charge.
(C) protons can be broken apart in particle accelerators.
(D) protons are a member of the boson family of particles.
Syllabus alignment
Module 8 · From the Universe to the Atom
- Deep inside the AtomUse particle evidence to distinguish fundamental particles, hadrons, quarks, leptons and fundamental forces in the Standard Model.
- Deep inside the AtomExplain how particle accelerators provide evidence that tests models of matter.