3 Mysteries of theUniverse Quiz

What is the ultimate goal in the world of particle physics?

• To explore the mysteries of antimatter

• To understand the behavior of dark energy

• To create new particles and forces

• To describe all the particles and forces that make up our universe

What percentage of the energy content of our universe is made up of dark energy?

• 74%

• 21%

• 5%

• 85%

What is the main component of dark matter?

• Electrons

• Galaxies

• Halo of dark matter

• Stars

What is the antimatter partner of the electron called?

• Muon

• Proton

• Neutrino

• Positron

What is the standard model of particle physics?

• A model for antimatter

• A theory about dark energy

• A description of dark matter

• Mathematical equation describing how the universe works

What is the main purpose of the Muon g-2 experiment?

• To observe cosmic rays

• To measure the speed of light

• To study the behavior of electrons

• To search for new particles or forces to explain big mysteries about the universe

What is the significance of the orange band in the graph shown?

• Indicates the presence of dark energy

• Shows the speed of light

• Represents the theoretical prediction for muon wobbling

• Defines the uncertainty on the new experimental measurement

What does the white gap in the graph indicate?

• The discovery of a new particle

• The presence of dark matter

• A perfect match between theory and experiment

• A clear disagreement between the theoretical prediction and experimental measurement

What is the chance that the result from the Muon g-2 experiment is a fluke?

• One in 3.5 million

• One in 40,000

• One in 10,000

• One in 100

What is the main takeaway from the Muon g-2 experiment result?

• A new particle or force may have been discovered

• No new particles or forces were found

• Dark energy was confirmed

• Antimatter was observed