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(a)
To Calculate: The energy released when an electron and a positron annihilate each other.
(a)
Answer to Problem 47GP
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
Energy released can be calculated as:
Where,
Calculation:
Plugging the values
Conclusion:
(b)
To Calculate: The energy released when a proton and an antiproton annihilate each other.
(b)
Answer to Problem 47GP
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
Energy released can be calculated as:
Where,
Calculation:
Plugging the values
Conclusion:
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