A scientist uses an accelerator and high energy electrons to study the particles inside the protons of a helium atom. What particles is the scientist studying?
A. the He neutrons
B. the He nucleus
C.the He electrons
D.the He quarks

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A scientist uses an accelerator and high energy electrons to study the particles inside the protons of a helium atom. What particles is the scientist studying?
A. the He neutrons
B. the He nucleus
C.the He electrons
D.the He quarks

anonymous · Answer

The quarks are the only thing smaller out of all those options

anonymous · Answer

and that, deduction should be enough even if you didn't know that

joannablackwelder · Answer

Protons are composed of 3 quarks. :)

joannablackwelder · Answer

And yes, you are right @larryboxaplenty

anonymous · Answer

But, a lot more than just quarks are exposed

anonymous · Answer

thank you guys

joannablackwelder · Answer

No worries :)