The antimatter equivalent of an electron is called a
A) positron
B) antielectron
C) antipositron
D) poselectron

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The antimatter equivalent of an electron is called a positron, which has the same mass as an electron but carries a positive charge instead of a negative charge. Choice B (antielectron) is essentially the same as positron and can also be correct, but A (positron) is more commonly used. Choices C and D (antipositron and poselectron) are not correct terms.

The Antimatter Equivalent of an Electron Is Called a