In the proton-proton cycle, two positrons are produced. What are they similar to, and how are the different? What happens to them?

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Positrons are the antiparticle to the electron. They are like the electron in mass but positive in charge. When positrons inevitably meet electrons, both particle and antiparticle are annihilated and energy is given off.

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