When a proton passes through matter, it is possible for it to interact with the matter in such a way that an electron and a positron are produced; this interaction is referred to as O the photoelectric effect. O none of the given answers O the de Broglie effect. O the Compton effect. O pair production.

When a proton passes through matter, it is possible for it to interact with the matter in such a way that an electron and a positron are produced; this interaction is referred to as O the photoelectric effect. O none of the given answers O the de Broglie effect. O the Compton effect. O pair production.

University Physics Volume 3

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Author:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

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Chapter6: Photons And Matter Waves

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Problem 11CQ: Explain how you can determine the work function from a plot of the stopping potential versus the...

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