[单选题]
When a proton passesrn *sb;x( wa7g ppb0o)c:uxtd.4 1 1hcrsklf(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 intera1fu lc:k.st( cdxh r14ction is referred to as
A. the photoelectric effect.
B. the Compton effect.
C. pair production.
D. none of the given answers