Q167 / 180 · KCET 2009 · Physics

According to the quark model, it is possible to build all the hadrons using

  • A
    2 quarks and 3 antiquarks
  • B
    3 quarks and 2 antiquarks
  • Correct answer
    C
    3 quarks and 3 antiquarks
  • D
    2 quarks and 2 antiquarks

Solution

Mesons and baryons are collectively known as hadrons. According to the quark model, it is possible to build all the hadrons using 3 quarks and 3 antiquarks.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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