The field quanta associated with the strong force between quarks are called
A) photons.
B) gravitons.
C) nucleons.
D) gluons.
E) W and Z particles.

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The strong force between quarks is mediated by gluons, which are the field quanta associated with the strong force. Photons are associated with the electromagnetic force, gravitons are associated with the gravitational force, nucleons are particles made of quarks and gluons, and W and Z particles are associated with the weak force.

The Field Quanta Associated with the Strong Force Between Quarks