When a proton passes through matter, it is possible for it to interact with the matter in such a way that an electron and a positron are produced; this interaction is referred to as
A)the photoelectric effect.
B)the Compton effect.
C)the de Broglie effect.
D)pair production.
E)none of the given answers

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Pair production is the process where a photon or high-energy particle interacts with matter to produce an electron and a positron.

When a Proton Passes Through Matter, It Is Possible for It