What Happens When a Particle of Matter Meets Its Corresponding

question 91

Multiple Choice

What happens when a particle of matter meets its corresponding antiparticle of antimatter?

• A) The combined mass of the two particles is completely transformed into energy (photons).
• B) They can form a complete atom.
• C) They fuse to make a heavier particle.
• D) The question makes no sense, since antimatter does not really exist.

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