In the standard model,
A) the fundamental particles are the leptons and quarks.
B) the force carriers are the photon, the W±, the Z particles, and the gluons.
C) every force in nature is due to the strong, electromagnetic, weak, or gravitational force.
D) a particle experiences one of the basic interactions if it carries a charge associated with that interaction.
E) All of these are correct.

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All of the statements are correct in the standard model. A) Leptons and quarks are the fundamental particles, B) Photon, W±, Z particles, and gluons are force carriers, C) The four fundamental forces in nature are strong, electromagnetic, weak, and gravitational forces, and D) A particle carrying a charge associated with an interaction experiences the interaction.

In the Standard Model