What Happens to the Frequency of the Scattered X-Rays as the Scattering

question 20

Multiple Choice

What happens to the frequency of the scattered X-rays as the scattering angle in the Compton effect decreases?

• A)It stays the same.
• B)It decreases.
• C)It increases.
• D)Not enough information

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Definitions:

Fossils

The preserved remains or impressions of organisms from the past, typically found in sedimentary rock.

Scratch Marks

Linear erosional features on rock surfaces, often caused by the movement of glaciers or other sediment-laden flows.

Plate Boundaries

The edges where two tectonic plates meet, which can lead to geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges.

Divergent

Pertains to tectonic plate boundaries that move away from each other, leading to the creation of new crust as magma rises to fill the gap.