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What is the smallest mass of a particle called?

A. Zero mass
B. Mass
C. Small mass
D. Rest mass

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The smallest mass of a particle is called the rest mass, which is the mass of the particle when it is at rest. Therefore, option D is the correct answer to your question.

Rest mass, also known as invariant mass, is the mass of a particle when it is at rest relative to an observer. It is an intrinsic property of the particle and is independent of its velocity or momentum. The rest mass of a particle is usually denoted by the symbol "m" and is measured in units of energy divided by the speed of light squared (e.g., kilograms or electronvolts).

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