Unlike other quarks, the top quark is not observed to form bound states with other quarks. Which of the following provides the best explanation for this phenomenon?
W) The top quark decays too quickly, before bound states can be formed
X) Its large mass prevents other quarks from getting close enough to form bound states
Y) The top quark does not interact with the strong nuclear force
Z) Experiments have only been able to produce top quarks in the absence of other quarks
✔️Answer:W) The top quark decays too quickly, before bound states can be formed
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