X-Rays with an Energy of 400 KeV Undergo Compton Scattering

question 83

Multiple Choice

X-rays with an energy of 400 keV undergo Compton scattering from a target. The scattered rays are deflected at an angle of 38° relative to the direction of the incident rays.
-​What is the energy of the scattered x-rays?

• A)​343 keV
• B)​300 keV
• C)​400 keV
• D)​2410 keV

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