An up quark (u) has a charge +2/3, and a down quark (d) has a charge of -1/3. Which of the following describes a proton?

A) uuu
B) uud
C) udd
D) ddd


B

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The sound of 40 decibels is

A) twice as intense as the sound of 20 decibels. B) four times as intense as the sound of 20 decibels. C) 10 times as intense as the sound of 20 decibels. D) 100 times as intense as the sound of 20 decibels. E) 1000 times as intense as the sound of 20 decibels.

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