dont say an atom neutron, etc
theyre all made up of something
2006-11-24 08:38:20 · 11 answers · asked by Strife 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
the smallest particle in the universe is a quark,matter/energy cannot be reduced to a smaller unit
(but the theoretical super strings may be smaller)
2006-11-24 09:31:47 · answer #1 · answered by the professor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The smallest 'thing' is still in debate. Electrons, Neutrons and Protons are the most fundamental "things" still widely accepted. The problem is various scientist have found several smaller particles (or so they think ) that comprise electrons, neutrons and protons. However, the problem with that is, that each new particle discovered seems to have different properties than the others which leads to confusion. As there is no common particle in all three Es, Ps and Ns. In fact, there is still a debate going on to determine if electrons are even particles at all!
2006-11-24 08:49:47 · answer #2 · answered by SilverRAM 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Atoms, yes, they are made up of something. Namely neutrons, protons and electrons. So one of these three would be the smallest things in the world.
I would disagree with you in saying that neutrons, protons and electors are made up of something. They're not, as far as I'm concerned. You're more than welcome to prove me wrong, however.
2006-11-24 08:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by Basiate 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
At this point, it seems to depend on how much energy can be concentrated onto the target at the end of the "atom smasher" - the higher the energy, the more things are found.
;-)
2006-11-24 08:41:12 · answer #4 · answered by WikiJo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neutrons, protons and electrons are made up of quarks: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarks
And if string theory is proven, we'll go one step smaller.
2006-11-24 08:48:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
protons and nuetrons are made up of quarks, leptons, and newts. further down than that there is what they call "string theory" that super tiny strings i think on teh magnitude of 10^-35 meters.
2006-11-24 08:47:28 · answer #6 · answered by travis R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy question. It is an electron. Not only is it the smallest thing. It has almost no mass.
2006-11-24 09:54:55 · answer #7 · answered by Sasuke 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
smallest in the world??
i would say the thing inbetween ur legs
2006-11-24 08:46:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check into quarks.
2006-11-24 08:44:48 · answer #9 · answered by bob the matrix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
string (string theory)
2006-11-25 05:46:25 · answer #10 · answered by Dimension 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋