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How were the masses of fundamental particles(electrons,protons,neutrons) determined?
Fundamental particles are the smallest building blocks of matter that cannot be broken down into smaller components. They are the basic units from which all matter in the universe is made.
There are currently 17 known fundamental particles, which are divided into two categories: fermions (which make up matter) and bosons (which mediate forces).
The mass of a fundamental particle can vary greatly depending on the specific particle. Some are incredibly light, such as the electron with a mass of 9.11 x 10^-31 kilograms, while others are much heavier, like the top quark with a mass of 1.76 x 10^-25 kilograms.
Fundamental particles interact through the four fundamental forces: gravity, electromagnetism, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force. These forces dictate how particles move and interact with each other.
No, atoms are made up of a nucleus (composed of protons and neutrons) surrounded by electrons. Fundamental particles, on the other hand, are much smaller and make up the subatomic components of atoms.