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is there anything that says there can't be anything smaller than a quark? Can a quark be divided into sub-quark particles...in theory
A quark is a subatomic particle that is considered to be one of the fundamental building blocks of matter. Quarks are found within protons and neutrons, which make up the nucleus of an atom.
Quarks are incredibly small, with a size estimated to be about 10^-18 meters, making them one of the smallest known particles in the universe.
At the moment, quarks are considered to be the smallest known particles, but scientists are still studying and researching the subatomic world, so there may be smaller particles yet to be discovered.
Quarks are important because they are the building blocks of protons and neutrons, which are essential for the formation of atoms and, ultimately, all matter in the universe.
Quarks cannot be observed directly because they are confined within protons and neutrons, but scientists can study their effects and properties through experiments and observations.