Weak Force Affects Particles: Electrons & Quarks

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The weak force affects all leptons, including electrons, muons, and taus, as well as all types of neutrinos and quarks. It operates through weak bosons and is responsible for processes such as beta decay. The range of the weak force is indeed very short, less than 0.003 femtometers. This interaction is crucial in particle physics and contributes to various decay processes. Understanding the weak force is essential for grasping fundamental particle interactions.
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What particle(s) does the weak force affect? I think it's electrons but my teacher thought it was quarks since the range of the weak force is <0.003 fm.
 
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temaire said:

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What particle(s) does the weak force affect? I think it's electrons but my teacher thought it was quarks since the range of the weak force is <0.003 fm.

all leptons (electrons, muons, taus as well as all the neutrino types) as well as all quarks interact with the weak bosons. Remind your prof that beta decay is a weak interaction process.
 

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