What Do We Mean by the Spin of a Subatomic

question 18

Multiple Choice

What do we mean by the spin of a subatomic particle?

• A)It describes how fast the particle is rotating on its axis at a given time-if more torque is applied,the particle spins faster.
• B)It is one of the basic properties of any particle,and is a measure of the particle's angular momentum.
• C)It is a measure of the particle's electrical charge.
• D)The spin of a particle describes how the story of the particle is portrayed to journalists.

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Definitions:

Recognize

To identify someone or something seen, known, or experienced before.

Top-down Processing

A cognitive process that starts with the brain applying what it knows to interpret sensory information, rather than starting with the sensory input itself.

Sensory Input

The information received by sensory receptors about the internal and external environment.

Top-down Processing

An approach to processing information where perception starts with the analysis of high-level cognitive processes.