Which of the following is an example of baryonic matter?
A)you
B)the particles produced by physicists in particle accelerators
C)electrons and positrons produced by pair production
D)WIMPs
E)neutrinos

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Baryonic matter is composed of particles that are made up of baryons, such as protons and neutrons. You, as a human, are made up of baryonic matter.

Answer: B
 The particles produced by physicists in particle accelerators are also composed of baryonic matter, as they are made up of protons and neutrons.

Answer: C, E
 Electrons and positrons produced by pair production and neutrinos are examples of non-baryonic matter. They are not composed of baryons such as protons and neutrons.

Answer: D
 WIMPs, or Weakly Interacting Massive Particles, are also examples of non-baryonic matter.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Baryonic Matter