Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Antimatter

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Who predicted the existence of antimatter in 1928?

• Albert Einstein
• Paul Dirac
• Niels Bohr
• Enrico Fermi

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Which of the following particles is the antiparticle of the electron?

• Neutrino
• Proton
• Positron
• Muon

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What happens when a particle and its corresponding antiparticle meet?

• They bounce off each other
• They form a stable compound
• They turn into dark matter
• They annihilate each other, producing energy

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In which type of machine are antiparticles commonly created?

• Nuclear reactor
• Particle accelerator
• X-ray machine
• Space telescope

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5. Why is antimatter considered a potential energy source for the future?

• It is found in large quantities in space
• The annihilation of antimatter with matter releases a large amount of energy
• Antimatter is easy to produce
• It is abundant on Earth