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What is antimatter?

  • Opposite of matter

  • Dark matter

  • Energy

  • Plasma

Answer

Antimatter is the opposite of matter, composed of antiparticles that have the same mass as their corresponding particles but opposite charge and other properties. When matter and antimatter come into contact, they annihilate each other, releasing a tremendous amount of energy. Antimatter is extremely rare in the universe, as it is constantly being produced and annihilated.
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