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When a proton encounters an antiproton, the two particles

Chapter 29, Problem 60P

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Problem 60P

When a proton encounters an antiproton, the two particles annihilate each other, producing two gamma rays. Assuming the particles were at rest when they annihilated, find the energy of each of the two gamma rays produced. (Note: Tire rest energies of an antiproton and a proton are identical.)

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QUESTION:

Problem 60P

When a proton encounters an antiproton, the two particles annihilate each other, producing two gamma rays. Assuming the particles were at rest when they annihilated, find the energy of each of the two gamma rays produced. (Note: Tire rest energies of an antiproton and a proton are identical.)

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Here, we have to find the energy of the gamma ray photons after pair annihilation.

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