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Takyla:

A scientist discovered an elementary particle paired with another particle. It has a positive charge equal to two–thirds of the charge of an electron. How should the scientist categorize the particle?

Alexis1415:

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CutieKittyGirl539:

@alexis1415 wrote:
Are there any answer choices to choose from @takyla
yeah add some choices

Alexis1415:

@cutiekittygirl539 wrote:
@alexis1415 wrote:
Are there any answer choices to choose from @takyla
yeah add some choices
you have choices? can you copy and paste them or ss them for me please

Tyrun:

Yh so we can help you

toga:

the scientist should categorize the particle as a "strange quark", which is a type of elementary particle with a charge of -1/3. The particle described in the text has a positive charge of 2/3, which is the charge of an anti-strange quark. However, an anti-strange quark always appears in pairs with a strange quark, so the particle in question is likely a strange quark that is paired with its antiparticle.

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