Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

The particles are accelerated and __________ at high speed.

  1. compress

  2. collide

  3. commit

  4. compel

  5. conclude
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In particle physics, collide means to crash into each other with force, which is the standard description of what happens when accelerated particles meet. Particle accelerators are designed to make particles collide at high speeds. The other options don't fit - compress means to squeeze, commit means to pledge, compel means to force, and conclude means to finish.

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