You Perform Compton Scattering Experiments with X-Rays of a Fixed

question 14

Multiple Choice

You perform Compton scattering experiments with X-rays of a fixed wavelength. In one experiment you scatter the X-rays from free electrons. In the second experiment you scatter the X-rays from protons instead. For X-rays scattered under a given angle, the wavelength change

• A) will be larger for scattering from protons.
• B) will be the same for both cases.
• C) will be larger for scattering from electrons.
• D) depends on the actual wavelength of the X-rays.

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