Correct answer: (A) Two coincident 511 keV photons are detected 180° apart
Explanation
A positron annihilates with an electron, producing two photons of approximately 511 keV each that travel in nearly opposite directions. Coincidence detection identifies their line of response. Thus A states the defining PET measurement; the 51.1 keV alternatives have the wrong energy.
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