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Q · Modern PhysicsMedium · 45s
Pair production refers to: Option: 13
TopicModern Physics
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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High-energy photons can create an electron-positron pair when interacting with matter.
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Final Answer: Option B — A photon creates an electron and a positron
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