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The Particle At The End Of The Universe by Sean Carroll
  • 1. What is the primary function of the Higgs field?
A) To create matter from energy
B) To facilitate quantum computing
C) To give mass to particles
D) To enable time travel
  • 2. Which particle is associated with the weak nuclear force?
A) Photons
B) W and Z bosons
C) Gravitons
D) Gluons
  • 3. What experimental facility played a key role in the discovery of the Higgs boson?
A) KEK
B) CERN
C) SLAC
D) Fermilab
  • 4. What is one common example of a particle that does not carry mass?
A) Proton
B) Electron
C) Photon
D) Neutron
  • 5. Sean Carroll considers which concept essential for our understanding of reality?
A) Relativity
B) Thermodynamics
C) Quantum mechanics
D) Classical physics
  • 6. What role does the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) play in particle physics?
A) It simulates black holes
B) It detects gravitational waves
C) It measures cosmic radiation
D) It collides particles at high energy
  • 7. What is the primary aim of theoretical physicists like Sean Carroll?
A) To make philosophical arguments
B) To discover new technologies
C) To explain fundamental phenomena
D) To develop practical applications
  • 8. What theory unifies electromagnetism and the weak force?
A) Electroweak theory
B) String theory
C) Quantum field theory
D) General relativity
  • 9. Which particles are responsible for mediating the strong nuclear force?
A) Neutrinos
B) W and Z bosons
C) Photons
D) Gluons
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