Quarks and the Standard Model
11th Grade · Physics · 50 min
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Learning Objective
I can describe the basic properties of quarks and their role in the Standard Model.
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The Standard Model describes the underpinnings of the universe, explaining phenomena from the behavior of atoms to how stars burn.
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The building blocks of the cosmos are the up and down quarks and the electron.
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The four fundamental forces are gravity, electromagnetism, the strong nuclear force, and the weak force.
