What is a quark?
Elementary particle
Type of star
Chemical element
Form of energy
Answer
A quark is an elementary particle, meaning it is a fundamental building block of matter. Quarks combine in groups of three to form protons and neutrons, which are the building blocks of atomic nuclei. There are six types of quarks, known as flavors: up, down, charm, strange, top, and bottom. Each flavor has a different electric charge and mass.
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