2.4 Symmetry and Unification Exercise - World Science U

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2.4 Symmetry and Unification Exercise

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2.4 Symmetry and Unification Exercise

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1. Question
What is the difference between the groups SO(3) and SU(3)?
- 1. They are functionally identical.
- 2. SO(3) is behind the classification of baryons whereas SU(3) is underpinning the classification of mesons.
- 3. SO(3) describes transformations of a sphere whereas SU(3) describes transformations of a cube.
- 4. SO(3) has real elements whereas SU(3) has complex elements.
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