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Describe the particles involved in the strong interaction.  Which are the matter particles?  Which ones are the force carrying particles?  Write in full sentences.    

Which of the following is a common limitation of observational studies?

What is a key component of a successful grant proposal?

According to Quantum Field Theory, what are forces?

What happens when a particle collides with its antiparticle?

What is another name for an anti-electron?

State whether use of each energy type as a source of electricity has increased or decreased in the U.S. since 2005. Natural gas: [b] Coal: [c] Renewables: [d]

The combining of small nuclei to form a larger nucleus is called [a], while the splitting of large nuclei into smaller ones is called [b].

The first nuclear weapons ever built were powered by [a].   The most powerful nuclear weapons ever built are powered by [b].