Fundamental Particles
Definition
Fundamental particles are the building blocks of matter that cannot be broken down into smaller particles. They are the smallest known entities in the universe.
Analogy
Think of fundamental particles as LEGO bricks. Just like how LEGO bricks are the basic units used to build various structures, fundamental particles are the basic units that make up all matter in the universe.
Related terms
Protons: Positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom.
Neutrons: Neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom.
Electrons: Negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit around the nucleus of an atom.
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