Charge Due to Spin - Proton, Neutron, Photon & More

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The discussion centers on the relationship between charge and spin in subatomic particles, specifically protons, neutrons, and photons. Protons are positively charged due to the presence of quarks, while neutrons, composed of quarks, are neutral. Photons, despite having spin, do not possess electric charge. Charge is defined as an intrinsic property of matter, similar to mass, and is independent of spin.

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  • Understanding of quark composition and properties
  • Knowledge of subatomic particle characteristics
  • Familiarity with the concept of electric charge
  • Basic principles of particle physics
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Is the proton charged positively due to the quarks spin? Same for the neutron. The photon does not have charge even though it has spin. What causes electrical charge?
 
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No, charge is just a property of matter like mass. Quarks themselves have a charge before they become part of a hadron.

Electrons, which aren't quarks, also have charge.
 
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Neutrino's have spin, but no electric charge.
 

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