A positron traveling at 50% the speed of light collides with an electron traveling at 75% the speed of light.The positron and electron annihilate.How much energy is released in MeV?
A)1.36 MeV
B)0.182 MeV
C)1.022 MeV
D)0.892 MeV
E)1.53 MeV

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The correct answer is A because the total energy released in the annihilation of a positron and an electron is 1.022 MeV.

A Positron Traveling at 50% the Speed of Light Collides