What happens when a particle of matter meets its corresponding antiparticle of antimatter?

A) The combined mass of the two particles is completely transformed into energy (photons).
B) They can form a complete atom.
C) They fuse to make a heavier particle.
D) The question makes no sense, because antimatter does not really exist.


A) The combined mass of the two particles is completely transformed into energy (photons).

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