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According to the quark model, it is possible to build all the hadrons using
PhysicsElectrostaticsKCETKCET 2009
Options:
  • A 2 quarks and 3 antiquarks
  • B 3 quarks and 2 antiquarks
  • C 3 quarks and 3 antiquarks
  • D 2 quarks and 2 antiquarks
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The correct answer is: 3 quarks and 3 antiquarks
Mesons and baryons are collectively known as hadrons. According to the quark model, it is possible to build all the hadrons using 3 quarks and 3 antiquarks.

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