Quarks are never found in isolation and always come in pairs or more.
The force holding quarks together, known as the strong force, increases the further they are pulled apart.
The energy required to pull quarks apart eventually becomes too great, resulting in the formation of new pairs of quarks.
Can an isolated quark exist?
—No, quarks are always found in pairs or more and are never isolated.
Does the strong force always increase as quarks are pulled apart?
—Yes, the strong force strengthens with distance, making it increasingly difficult to separate quarks.
Is there a point of equilibrium where the forces holding quarks together and pulling them apart balance out?
—No, the energy required to pull quarks apart eventually results in the formation of new pairs of quarks.
11:48Quarks are never found in isolation and always come in pairs or more.
12:20The force holding quarks together, known as the strong force, increases the further they are pulled apart.
13:10The energy required to pull quarks apart eventually becomes too great, resulting in the formation of new pairs of quarks.
