The Standard Model of Particle Physics Predicts the Existence of Three

question 18

Multiple Choice

The standard model of particle physics predicts the existence of three families of elementary particles with four particles in each family. All of these particles have been confirmed experimentally except for the tau neutrino. Most physicists think the reason it has not been found is that

• A) it likely does not exist.
• B) no current particle accelerator can generate enough energy to create a tau neutrino.
• C) it is associated with the tau particle and the tau is difficult to trap.
• D) neutrinos are very difficult to detect.

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