Particle Physics resources
Physics, grade 12. Notes, worksheets, videos, interactive tools and revision materials for this chapter.
Notes
Study notes
The chapter's lessons are the notes — read them in order, then use the resources below.
01The Standard ModelMeeting quarks, leptons and the force-carrying bosons.Read lesson →02Matter Meets AntimatterSeeing how every particle has an antiparticle and what happens when they meet.Read lesson →03Quarks and HadronsBuilding protons, neutrons and mesons from up and down quarks.Read lesson →04Quantum IdeasIntroducing photons, E = hf and the photoelectric effect.Read lesson →
Worksheets
Practice worksheet
Attempt every question before revealing the answer — that struggle is where learning happens.
Practice questions live inside each lesson — work through them there, then return for revision.
Videos
Watch and learn
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Revision
Revision checklist
Can you explain each of these out loud, without looking? If not, re-read that lesson.
- The Standard Model: Meeting quarks, leptons and the force-carrying bosons.
- Matter Meets Antimatter: Seeing how every particle has an antiparticle and what happens when they meet.
- Quarks and Hadrons: Building protons, neutrons and mesons from up and down quarks.
- Quantum Ideas: Introducing photons, E = hf and the photoelectric effect.
- Read each lesson's summary and re-do its practice questions from memory.