Which of the following statements about matter—antimatter engines is not true?

A) Matter—antimatter engines would be great in theory, but to date we have no evidence that antimatter even exists.
B) Matter—antimatter reactions represent the most efficient possible reactions in terms of energy release.
C) Spacecraft powered by matter—antimatter engines could probably reach speeds of more than half the speed of light.
D) One of the major challenges to developing matter—antimatter engines is finding a way to store antimatter after it is produced.


A) Matter—antimatter engines would be great in theory, but to date we have no evidence that antimatter even exists.

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