
Which particles mediate the weak nuclear force responsible for processes like beta decay?
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Get StartedWhich particles mediate the weak nuclear force responsible for processes like beta decay?
Options:
- W and Z bosons
- Photons
- Gluons
- Gravitons
Correct answer: W and Z bosons
Explanation: The weak interaction is carried by the W+, W− and Z0 bosons; these particles were experimentally detected at CERN in 1983 by the UA1 and UA2 collaborations.
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