What are gauge bosons?

Author: Leandro Alegsa

Q: What are gauge bosons?


A: Gauge bosons are carrier particles for three of the four fundamental forces in the Standard Model of particle physics.

Q: How many kinds of gauge bosons are there?


A: There are four kinds of gauge bosons in the Standard Model of particle physics.

Q: Which gauge bosons carry the weak force?


A: The W and Z bosons carry the weak force.

Q: Which gauge bosons carry the strong force?


A: Gluons carry the strong force.

Q: Which gauge bosons carry the electromagnetic force?


A: Photons carry the electromagnetic force.

Q: What is the theoretical gauge boson for gravity called?


A: The theoretical gauge boson for gravity is called a graviton.

Q: What is the spin value of gauge bosons?


A: Gauge bosons have a spin of 0, 1, or 2.


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