Incident X-Rays in a Compton Scattering Experiment Have a Wavelength

question 29

Multiple Choice

Incident X-rays in a Compton scattering experiment have a wavelength of 0.400 nm.Determine the wavelength of the scattered X-rays that are detected at an angle of 80.0°.The Compton wavelength of the electron is 2.43 × 10^-¹² m.

• A)0.041 nm
• B)0.398 nm
• C)0.399 nm
• D)0.402 nm
• E)0.403 nm

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