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QWhat is the term for a hypothetical particle that travels faster than the speed of light and is used in some theoretical models to explain phenomena such as time travel and wormholes?

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  • A Neutrino ✔ ✖
  • B Tachyon ✔ ✖
  • C Photon ✔ ✖
  • D Quark ✔ ✖
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A tachyon is a hypothetical particle that travels faster than the speed of light and is used in some theoretical models to explain phenomena such as time travel and wormholes. It is purely hypothetical and has not been observed in any experiment.

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