PDA

View Full Version : What's the name for...


NicoleMD
09-26-2007, 12:14 AM
I am drawing a complete blank, and I'd look it up for myself but I'm clueless on where to start.

What's the name for the tiny little particles that go really fast and pass through our bodies? That's all I remember about them from my physics class some fifteen years ago. Something like quarks, but not. I think it might start with a Q, but I could be wrong about that too. And I remember one of the late 80's cartoons (maybe Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles) had a couple characters that had a gang or something by that name.

I wish I could be more helpful. It's on the tip of my tongue and driving me crazy!

Nicole

Richard White
09-26-2007, 12:48 AM
Neutrinos?

NicoleMD
09-26-2007, 01:30 AM
Neutrinos?

Yes! Thanks. I don't know how you managed with my horrible description, but rep points for you!

Nicole

Popeyesays
09-26-2007, 02:50 AM
A neutrino is a lepton. Leptons and quarks are Fermions.

Regards,
Scott

blacbird
09-26-2007, 04:02 AM
And by all means, watch out for them morons.

caw

Popeyesays
09-26-2007, 08:49 AM
And by all means, watch out for them morons.

caw:e2stooges

Not to mention Larrions, Curlions, and shempons.

Regards,

Scott

NicoleMD
09-26-2007, 09:07 AM
And I hear Arnold is considering the lead for the soon-to-be box office hit...the Ferminator...

*cough* *hack* *sigh*

Nicole

Jeff Colburn
09-27-2007, 01:33 AM
Leptons and Quarks and Fermions. Oh my!

Have Fun,
Jeff