What happens when an electron and a positron meet?

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The question also wants a numerical answer, calculate the amount of energy released. I am helping my friend with this because she is bad at science, but she is in College. If anyone knows of any formulas that would be of use, i would appreciate it.
 
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Is this in the correct section?
Can a moderator please move this to the homework section, i put this in the wrong section
 
Nick tringali said:
Is this in the correct section?
Can a moderator please move this to the homework section, i put this in the wrong section
Please re-post in the Homework Help, Introductory Physics forum, and fill out the Homework Help Template you are provided there. This includes sections on the Relevant Equations and your Attempt at a Solution.
 

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