Physics A-Level
Lepton
What Lepton means in Physics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Lepton
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A fundamental particle that does not experience the strong nuclear force (e.g., electron, muon, neutrino).
Topics that use Lepton
- Topic 8: Nuclear and Particle Physics (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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