In a Particular Case of Compton Scattering, a Photon Collides

question 83

Multiple Choice

In a particular case of Compton scattering, a photon collides with a free electron and scatters backwards. The wavelength after the collision is exactly double the wavelength before the collision. What is the wavelength of the incident photon?

• A)3.6 × 10^-12 m
• B)4.8 × 10^-12 m
• C)2.4 × 10^-12 m
• D)1.2 × 10^-12 m
• E)6.0 × 10^-12 m