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Positron

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A positron is the antiparticle or antimatter counterpart to an electron. It has the same mass as an electron but carries a positive charge.

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