The field quanta that mediate the weak nuclear force are
A) photons.
B) gravitons.
C) nucleons.
D) gluons.
E) W and Z particles.

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The weak nuclear force is mediated by the W and Z particles. Photons mediate the electromagnetic force, gravitons mediate the gravitational force, nucleons are particles that make up the nucleus of an atom, and gluons mediate the strong nuclear force.

The Field Quanta That Mediate the Weak Nuclear Force Are