A team of scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory including those from India created the heaviest anti­matter (anti­helium nucleus) What is/are the implications of the creation of anti­matter?

1. It will make mineral prospecting and oil exploration easier and cheaper.
2. It will help probe the possibility of the existence of stars and galaxies made of anti matter.
3. It will help understand the evolution of the universe.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (b)        

Explanation:

• The study of matter and antimatter falls within the realm of quantum physics and can provide insight into the nature of the universe.
• By exploring the potential existence of stars and galaxies composed of antimatter, researchers can gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of the cosmos.