A Levels Physics (9702)•9702/11/M/J/23

Explanation
Antiparticles share mass but have opposite charge
Steps:
- Identify the antiproton as the antiparticle of the proton.
- Antiparticles have identical mass to their corresponding particles.
- Antiparticles have opposite electric charge.
- Thus, antiproton has mass and charge .
Why D is correct:
- Per particle physics definition, antiparticles conserve mass magnitude while inverting quantum numbers like charge.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Mass is scalar and positive; negative mass violates physical principles.
- B: Mass cannot be negative, as it represents inertial property independent of charge.
- C: Charge must be opposite for antiparticles, per Dirac's theory and CPT invariance.
Final answer: D
Topic: Fundamental particles
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