Q20 · 2022 · Paper 1Simple familiar1 mark
QUESTION 20
Which option lists the gauge bosons in ascending order of the strength of force they mediate?
(A)
W boson < Z boson < Photon
(B)
Gluon < Z boson < W boson
(C)
Photon < W boson < Gluon
(D)
Z boson < Photon < Gluon
WORKED SOLUTION
1 markAnswer D
ANSWER
D
Worked solution
The weak interaction is weaker than the electromagnetic interaction, which is weaker than the strong interaction. Thus boson photon gluon. Option D.
Selects option D.
Worked explanation by QCE Vault; correct option verified against the QCAA answer key.