Q111 / 120 · VITEEE 2006 · Physics

'Pair production' involves conversion of a photon into

A
a neutron-electron pair
B
a positron-neutron pair
C
an electron-proton pair
Correct answer
D
an electron-positron pair

Solution

(by conservation of charge)

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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