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Subatomic Particles
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Subatomic Particle
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any of the many particles in the universe that are smaller than an atom
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Subatomic Particle
any of the many particles in the universe that are smaller than an atom
Cosmic Rays
highly energetic charged particles coming from cosmic sources, mostly protons
Cloud Chamber
radiation detector that uses water or ethanol vapor to detect the paths of charged particles.
Antimatter
matter made up of particles with the same mass as regular particles, but opposite charges and other characteristics
Positron
the antiparticle of the electron