What Are Quarks?

The video explores significant discoveries in physics, focusing on the structure of the atom and the introduction of quarks as fundamental particles. It discusses the concept of fractional charge and the experimental evidence for quarks, particularly the up and down quarks. The video also covers the naming and characteristics of various quark types, including strange, charm, top, and bottom quarks, highlighting their unique properties and the historical context of their discovery.

How do the fractional charges of quarks contribute to the overall charge of protons and neutrons?

What are the names of the different types of quarks and how were they named?