Why Did Electron-Positron Annihilation Occur After Proton-Antiproton Annihilation

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Multiple Choice

Why did electron-positron annihilation occur after proton-antiproton annihilation?

• A) Electrons were created after protons.
• B) Electrons have less mass than protons.
• C) Electrons are negatively charged while protons are positively charged.
• D) Electrons require higher-energy gamma rays to form.

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