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