What Is the Universe Made Of?” – A Beginner’s Guide to Matter, Energy, and Forces

Project Description:

Before diving into black holes, relativity, or quantum mechanics, we must first answer a basic—but essential—question: What is everything made of? This project serves as an accessible introduction to the structure of the universe — starting with matter, energy, and the four fundamental forces.

You’ll explore how the universe is built from particles (quarks, electrons), how energy governs change, and how four invisible forces (gravity, electromagnetism, strong and weak nuclear) hold the entire cosmos together. This project will build your intuition for all the physics that follows — from atoms to galaxies.